What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bidston Interchange via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Union Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bidston via Crewe and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Merseyside?

The distance between Cardiff and Merseyside is 179 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Merseyside without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Merseyside?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cardiff to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Merseyside bus from?

Cardiff to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Merseyside train from?

Cardiff to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Merseyside is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £220 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Merseyside bus arrive?

Cardiff to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Merseyside train arrive?

Cardiff to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Merseyside is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Merseyside.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Merseyside?

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Where can I stay near Merseyside?

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Cardiff to Merseyside - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Merseyside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 2m
£68–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
3. Take the bus from Union Court to Bidston Interchangebus 407
7h 5m
£21–36
Drive 165.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar 165.5 mi
3h 31m
£41–59
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 18m
£68–180
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to New Ferry Parkbus 1 / ...
5h 45m
£62–107
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
5h 38m
£82–215

Cardiff to Merseyside by train and foot

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bidston via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bidston Interchange via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Union Court in around 7h 5m.

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