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How to get fromCardiff to Wirralby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Wirral by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Uptontrain train Wrexham Central - Bidston / ...
    4h 8m
    £54–86

  2. Drive  164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wirralcar car 164.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £41–59

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus
    6h 40m
    £69–168

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    5h 15m
    £74–142

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus
    6h 58m
    £68–182

Cardiff to Wirral by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Upton via Wrexham General in around 4h 8m.

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