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How to get fromLiverpool to South Walesby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Liverpool to South Wales by train or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 19m
    £63–114
  2. Drive  146.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to South Walescar car 146.9 mi
    3h 28m
    £37–54
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    6h 3m
    £62–111

Liverpool to South Wales by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m.

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