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How to get fromBirkenhead to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    5h 14m
    £82–159

  2. Drive 155.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Swanseacar car 155.8 mi
    3h 35m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 17m
    £52–125

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 18m
    £78–266

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    7h 20m
    £70–132

  6. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus T6
    10h 13m

Birkenhead to Swansea by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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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 Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 17m.

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