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Liverpool to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 45m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
5h 18m
£63–115

Liverpool to South Wales train times

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 11:40 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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales13h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to South Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m.

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