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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 14m
    £69–122

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Arrowe Brook Roadbus bus 423
    7h 13m
    £43–105

  4. Train, 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 30m
    £65–173

  5. 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 56m
    £90–160

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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 £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Arrowe Brook Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 7h 13m.

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