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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    4h 35m
    £79–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    7h 58m
    £24–39

  3. Drive  182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Southportcar car 182.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £45–65

  4. Train, 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 52m
    £82–202

  5. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    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 36m
    £73–128

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    5h 9m
    £98–184

Cardiff to Southport by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southport via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Duke Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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