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The average train between South Wales and Liverpool takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. 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.

5h 35m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
5h 11m
£62–115

South Wales to Liverpool train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains14h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from South Wales to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 11m.

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