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How to get fromSouth Wales to Liverpoolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 12m
    £75–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk084 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    8h 50m
    £32–54

  3. Drive 147.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Wales to Liverpoolcar car 147.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 56m
    £74–135

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    12h 12m

South Wales to Liverpool by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. 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 - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 50m.

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