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Trip Overview

The average train between Bootle and Cardiff takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 39m
£58–109

Bootle to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Bootle and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 7m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales8h 35m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales10h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 58m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bootle to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bootle to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 4h 39m.

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