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How to get fromWirral to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wirral to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Generaltrain train Bidston - Wrexham Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 33m
    £65–112

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wirral to Cardiffcar car 164.2 mi
    3h 26m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway to Queen Squarebus bus 437
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    7h 50m
    £41–112

  4. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £65–174

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broadway to Queen Squarebus bus 437
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 38m
    £87–163

  6. Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    7h 42m
    £59–245

Wirral to Cardiff by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Upton to Cardiff Central via Wrexham General in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway to Sophia Gardens via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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