What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Swansea?

The distance between Birkenhead and Swansea is 220 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Swansea?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Birkenhead to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Swansea bus from?

Birkenhead to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Swansea train from?

Birkenhead to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Swansea?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Swansea bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Swansea train arrive?

Birkenhead to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Swansea is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Birkenhead to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Swansea?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Swansea?

Book your Birkenhead to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 14m
£71–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
8h 5m
£29–43
Drive 155.6 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Swanseacar 155.6 mi
3h 34m
£39–56
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
7h 36m
£63–105

Birkenhead to Swansea by train

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Swansea via Crewe in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 5m.

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