What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff is 174 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Liverpool to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cardiff bus from?

Liverpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cardiff train from?

Liverpool to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Liverpool to Cardiff bus arrive?

Liverpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Liverpool to Cardiff train arrive?

Liverpool to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Cardiff is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Liverpool to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff?

Book your Liverpool to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Liverpool to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 59m
£67–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
6h 30m
£21–34
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar 164.2 mi
3h 33m
£40–58
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 49m
£65–176
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£65–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 52m
£78–135
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
6h 45m
£79–207

Liverpool to Cardiff by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Cardiff North Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 30m.

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