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How to get fromSwansea to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 5m
    £71–137

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    9h 35m
    £26–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Interchangebus bus 830
    8h
    £41–66

  4. Drive  156 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Birkenheadcar car 156 mi
    3h 35m
    £39–56

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    8h 9m
    £86–192

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 19m
    £64–106

Swansea to Birkenhead by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Hamilton Square Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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