There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 38m£57–101Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL)car 164.2 mi
3h 36m£41–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Liverpool (LPL)164.2 mi
3h 36mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 20m£65–162Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 14m£73–138Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
6h 10m£66–157
Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Liverpool South Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Cardiff and Liverpool Airport (LPL) is 173 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL), including transfers.
Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 10m.
Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL).
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Liverpool Airport (LPL), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Crewe, Liverpool South Parkway, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–260
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Liverpool (LPL)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 2228+ hotels available in Liverpool Airport (LPL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Liverpool Airport (LPL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.