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Wirral to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Wirral and Cardiff takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Wirral to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Generaltrain train Bidston - Wrexham Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 33m
£54–88

Wirral to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wirral and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wirral is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 23m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wirral to Cardiff? 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.

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  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Wirral, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Upton to Cardiff Central via Wrexham General in around 4h 33m.

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