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How to get fromCardiff to Liverpool Central Stationby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Liverpool Central Station 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 / ...
    3h 42m
    £57–102

  2. Drive  165.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpool Central Stationcar car 165.4 mi
    3h 34m
    £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 2m
    £67–170

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    3h 49m
    £60–100

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 52m
    £68–165

Cardiff to Liverpool Central Station by train and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Liverpool Central Station, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool Central Station via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a week.

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