There are 3 ways to get from Birkenhead to New Quay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 5m£88–132Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birkenhead to New Quaycar 120.6 mi
2h 56m£30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 17m£71–107
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to New Quay is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to New Quay is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to New Quay. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Square Interchange and arriving at Alban Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to New Quay. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via Chester and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Birkenhead and New Quay is 162 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to New Quay without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Birkenhead to New Quay, including transfers.
Birkenhead to New Quay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamilton Square Interchange station.
Birkenhead to New Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to New Quay is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and New Quay, Wales?
You can take a train from Birkenhead Central to New Quay via Chester, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Alban Square 1 in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to New Quay via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Alban Square 1 in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Birkenhead to New Quay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Birkenhead to New Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to New Quay is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Birkenhead to New Quay.
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