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

The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Liverpool is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Wales to Liverpool is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between South Wales and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Fernhill station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between South Wales and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from South Wales to Liverpool?

The distance between South Wales and Liverpool is 196 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Wales to Liverpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from South Wales to Liverpool, including transfers.

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

South Wales to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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

South Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.

Train or bus from South Wales to Liverpool?

The best way to get from South Wales to Liverpool is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the South Wales to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Wales to Liverpool train arrive?

South Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South Wales to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Liverpool is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from South Wales to Liverpool.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 10m
£62–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
8h 47m
£30–49
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from South Wales to Liverpoolcar 147.5 mi
3h 30m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
5h 51m
£67–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
11h 6m
£38–65

South Wales to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fernhill station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 47m.

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