The train between Swansea and Birkenhead takes 5h 8m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 once a week between Swansea and Birkenhead. The service departs Swansea at 9:58 AM in the morning, which arrives into Birkenhead at 15:06:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 Chester station.
Book your Swansea to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Swansea and Birkenhead is 206.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
