The distance between Cardiff and Liverpool is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cardiff to Liverpool by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Liverpool One.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL).
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There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Liverpool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Cardiff and Liverpool is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cardiff and Liverpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool is to take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Liverpool with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 2h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and Liverpool. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Liverpool. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Liverpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 40m | £21($25) | twice a week | 319km (198 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £95($115) | hourly | 279km (173 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 40m | £72($85) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
Train to Chester | 3h 50m | £90($105) | every 3 hours | 265km (165 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £205($245) | hourly | 785km (488 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £36($43) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
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London Midland
The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.