There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Speke by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 34m£57–102Drive 163.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Spekecar 163.7 mi
3h 34m£41–59Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 21m£65–162Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 8m£73–139Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
6h 11m£71–207
Cardiff to Speke by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Speke is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Speke is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £55 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Speke. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Liverpool South Parkway via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff and Speke is 171 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Speke without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cardiff to Speke, including transfers.
Cardiff to Speke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Speke is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 6h 11m.
Cardiff to Speke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Speke is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Speke.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Speke, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Estuary Banks via Crewe, Liverpool South Parkway, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–260
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–260
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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