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How to get fromCardiff to Bootleby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bootle by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    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 / ...
    4h 7m
    £59–107

  2. Drive  168.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bootlecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 39m
    £42–61

  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 12m
    £71–184

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 14m
    £62–105

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 54m
    £72–170

Cardiff to Bootle by train and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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