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How to get fromBootle to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bootle to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    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 40m
    £69–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk021 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk084
    8h 4m
    £23–39

  3. Drive 168.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bootle to Cardiffcar car 168.6 mi
    3h 40m
    £41–60

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 4m
    £74–174

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 14m
    £67–127

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 19m
    £59–107

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    7h 3m
    £63–165

Bootle to Cardiff by train and foot

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bootle, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Cardiff North Road via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 8h 4m.

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