The average train between South Wales and Liverpool takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales to Liverpool. 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 South Wales and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Wales to Liverpool? 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 South Wales to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Liverpool station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
South Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
South Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your South Wales to Liverpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between South Wales and Liverpool is 192.3 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 10m.