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How to get fromCardiff to Prescotby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Prescot 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 Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 25m
    £63–102

  2. Drive  164.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Prescotcar car 164.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £41–60

  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 24m
    £65–162

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 35m
    £59–99

  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
    5h 3m
    £73–137

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    7h 14m
    £66–157

Cardiff to Prescot by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Prescot, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prescot via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a week.

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