There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m£66–123Drive 164.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Cardiffcar 164.1 mi
3h 35m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 33m£45–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Cardiff164.1 mi
3h 35mTrain via Birmingham
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h£84–158
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool South Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Wales is 172 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales, including transfers.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Wales?
You can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Cardiff Central via Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool South Parkway, and Crewe in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sophia Gardens via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wales.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Wales. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.