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Cardiff to Bootle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bootle takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Bootle. 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 17m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 7m
£60–108

Cardiff to Bootle train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Bootle at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bootle? 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 to Bootle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 7m.

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