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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Swindon to Birkenhead. The train trip from Swindon to Birkenhead is usually about 4 hours and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Great Western Railway + Connections train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 137 mi (221 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 6m |
| Lowest price | $146.89 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Swindon to Birkenhead?
Great Western Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Swindon to Birkenhead. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 2 | 4h 12m | $146.89 |
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Swindon to Birkenhead start from $147, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Birkenhead. Great Western Railway + Connections in Swindon leaves from Swindon (Wilts) . And in Birkenhead trains arrive at Eastham Rake .
From Swindon to Birkenhead train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 4 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Birkenhead faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Swindon and Birkenhead is approximately 137 miles, or 221 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Swindon to Birkenhead tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Swindon at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Swindon twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Birkenhead to Swindon.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Swindon?
Main departure station: Swindon (Wilts)
There is one train station in Swindon.
All train stations in Swindon:
Swindon (Wilts)
Where is the train station in Birkenhead?
Main arrival station: Eastham Rake
Birkenhead has one train station.
Train stations in Birkenhead:
Eastham Rake
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