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How to get fromCardiff to Liverpool John Lennon Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Liverpool John Lennon Airport by train, bus, 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 39m
    £67–120

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpool John Lennon Airportcar car 164.2 mi
    3h 36m
    £40–58

  3. 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 / ...
    7h 1m
    £43–104

  4. 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
    5h 11m
    £62–155

  5. 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 13m
    £87–155

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    4h 40m
    £66–238

Cardiff to Liverpool John Lennon Airport by train and bus

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 1m.

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