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Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool Lime Street and Cardiff takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool Lime Street 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 56m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool Lime Street and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Lime Street is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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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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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 38m • 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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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 4m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool Lime Street 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 Lime Street to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Liverpool Lime Street, England and Cardiff, Wales?

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

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