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Cardiff to Merseyside trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Cardiff and Merseyside takes 12h 41m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cardiff to Merseyside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 41m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Cardiff to Merseyside train times

Trains run once a week between Cardiff and Merseyside. The service departs Cardiff at 7:38 PM in the evening, which arrives into Merseyside at 08:19:00. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail12h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Merseyside? 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.

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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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