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Trip Overview

The average train between West Kirby and Cardiff takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from West Kirby to Cardiff. 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 8m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 55m
£62–115

West Kirby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between West Kirby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kirby is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales9h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales10h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Kirby to Cardiff? 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 West Kirby to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between West Kirby, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from West Kirby to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 4h 55m.

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