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How to get fromLiverpool to Cardiff Bay (Water)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 12m
    £59–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 51m
    £41–71

  3. Drive  168 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay (Water)car car 168 mi
    3h 45m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    6h 29m
    £67–163

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 3m
    £63–102

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £70–182

Liverpool to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to James Street via Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Prospect Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 8h 51m.

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