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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Liverpool Central Station takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Liverpool Central Station. 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
174 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Liverpool Central Station train times

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

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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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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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 22m • 1 change
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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 to Liverpool Central Station? 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 Liverpool Central Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool Central Station via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 42m.

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