The average train between Swansea and Birkenhead takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Swansea to Birkenhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Swansea to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Swansea to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swansea and Birkenhead is 206.9 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 4h 33m.