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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Wales is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Wales?

The distance between Birkenhead and Wales is 174 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Birkenhead to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Wales?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkenhead to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Wales is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Birkenhead to Wales.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 59m
£67–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
6h 30m
£21–34
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Cardiffcar 161.9 mi
3h 28m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 36m
£64–118

Birkenhead to Wales by train

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 6h 30m.

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