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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpoolby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    3h 17m
    £63–230

  2. Drive 169.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpoolcar car 169.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £42–60

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 37m
    £73–169

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 12m
    £72–134

  5. Line 304 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    7h 21m
    £60–107

  6. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 21m
    £68–124

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    8h 36m
    £45–107

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Liverpoolrideshare rideshare 169.9 mi
    3h 59m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Liverpool, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool Lime Street via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 5h 12m.

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