There are 4 ways to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Generaltrain Bidston - Wrexham Central / ...
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 33m£60–112Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wirral Peninsula to Cardiffcar 160.7 mi
3h 32m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus 471 / ...
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 42m£46–112Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus 471 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 30m£86–163
Wirral Peninsula to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wirral Peninsula to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ackers Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Wirral Peninsula to Wales. However, there are services departing from Upton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wrexham General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Wirral Peninsula and Wales is 162 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales, including transfers.
Wirral Peninsula to Wales bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ackers Road station.
Wirral Peninsula to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Upton station.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Wales is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and 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 Ackers Road to Sophia Gardens via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Upton to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 151 330 6200
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wirral Peninsula to Wales bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square station.
Wirral Peninsula to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wirral Peninsula to Wales is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Wirral Peninsula to Wales.
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