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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Liverpool takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff Central Station to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 34m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 44m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Liverpool? 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 Cardiff Central Station to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 3h 34m.

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