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Cardiff to Knowsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Knowsley takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Knowsley. 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 32m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£71
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 / ...
3h 58m
£58–106

Cardiff to Knowsley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Knowsley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Knowsley at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Knowsley? 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 Knowsley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Huyton via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 58m.

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