The average train between Liverpool and South Wales takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into South Wales at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool to South Wales? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at South Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Liverpool to South Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to South Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Liverpool to South Wales train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Liverpool and South Wales is 192.3 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 20m.