The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff is around 265km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Liverpool to Cardiff by train, bus, 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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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff is around 265km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Liverpool and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Cardiff. 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 35m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Liverpool and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Liverpool and Cardiff. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Cardiff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Cardiff. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Cardiff. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £210($245) | hourly | 786km (488 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £95($115) | hourly | 279km (173 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central | 3h 45m | £90($105) | every 4 hours | 265km (164 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £15($18) | every 20 mins | 337km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £37($44) | on demand | 322km (200 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.