Birkenhead to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birkenhead to Cardiff, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:04 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 214
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey CA$106.60 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 20m
Train operators 4

Travelling from Birkenhead to Cardiff by train

Want to know how to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Birkenhead to Cardiff take around 3 hours and 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 214 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Birkenhead is scheduled to depart at around  06:04. The last departure is usually at around 23:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Birkenhead at around 06:04, with the last train leaving at around 23:57. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 14 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 32 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$106.60.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cardiff, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cardiff.

Is there a direct train from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The journey between Birkenhead and Cardiff usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Birkenhead to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The Birkenhead to Cardiff train travel takes about 3 hours and 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Birkenhead to Cardiff train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cardiff leaving Birkenhead at around 06:04 and the last train leaving at around 23:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Birkenhead at around 06:04, with the final departure at 23:57.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.