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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Millennium Centre via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay. 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 Bay?

The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff Bay is 174 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay 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 Bay?

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cardiff Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Liverpool to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Cardiff Bay is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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Liverpool to Cardiff Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or 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
7h 13m
£24–37
Drive 165 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Baycar 165 mi
3h 34m
£41–59
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 19m
£76–201
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 / ...
5h 12m
£68–134
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
6h 23m
£73–179

Liverpool to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Cardiff Bay, 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 Millennium Centre via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 13m.

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