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How to get fromCardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL)by train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 38m
    £57–101

  2. Drive  164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL)car car 164.2 mi
    3h 36m
    £41–59

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Liverpool (LPL)rideshare rideshare 164.2 mi
    3h 36m

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    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
    5h 20m
    £65–172

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    6h 33m
    £48–225

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 15m
    £73–138

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 16m
    £66–157

Cardiff to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train and bus

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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.

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