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Trip Overview

The average train between West Kirby and Cardiff takes 5h 7m 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 7m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

West Kirby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between West Kirby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:51 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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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, November 12, 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, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 55m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 45m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 46m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 52m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 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: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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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