What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to South Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Liverpool to South Wales?

The distance between Liverpool and South Wales is 196 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to South Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to South Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Liverpool to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to South Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Liverpool to South Wales?

The best way to get from Liverpool to South Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 20m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Liverpool to South Wales bus arrive?

Liverpool to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Liverpool to South Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to South Wales is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Liverpool to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to South Wales?

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 20m
£75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
8h 23m
£31–52
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to South Walescar 146.9 mi
3h 28m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
6h 3m
£73–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
4. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain
12h 18m

Liverpool to South Wales by train

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glenboi Cemetery via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 23m.

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