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Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool Central Station and Cardiff takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff. 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 53m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool Central Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Central Station is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 27m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff? 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 Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Liverpool Central Station to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe in around 4h 6m.

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