Liverpool to Cardiff Central Station Trains

Liverpool to Cardiff Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Cardiff Central Station takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Cardiff 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 58m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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3h 58m

£56–102

Liverpool to Cardiff Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:12 PM → 8:53 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
6:12 PM → 9:52 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:13 PM → 11:02 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:12 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:34 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change

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