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Swansea to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Birkenhead takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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 13m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
5h 5m
£70–137

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 5m.

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