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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 Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 15m
    £68–119

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wirralcar car 164.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £40–58

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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
    6h 34m
    £65–162

  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
    4h 58m
    £88–159

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 57m
    £59–286

Cardiff to Wirral by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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