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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 23m
    £85–164

  2. Drive 156.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Birkenheadcar car 156.2 mi
    3h 36m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    8h 13m
    £49–120

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 37m
    £77–266

  5. 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 23m
    £73–129

  6. Bus via Newtown

    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 41m

Swansea to Birkenhead by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 13m.

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