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How to get fromCardiff to Merseysideby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Merseyside by train, car, plane, or bus

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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 Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 2m
    £68–127

  2. Drive 165.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar car 165.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £40–58

  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 17m
    £65–162

  4. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to New Ferry Parkbus bus 1 / ...
    5h 45m
    £62–104

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 41m
    £59–286

Cardiff to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Merseyside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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