Swansea to Birkenhead Trains

Swansea to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Birkenhead takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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5h 21m

£85–164

Swansea to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:17 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:17 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:17 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:17 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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