The average train between Cardiff University and Liverpool takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff University to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff University and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff University is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff University to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff University station and arriving at Liverpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Cardiff University to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff University to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cardiff University to Liverpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff University and Liverpool is 216.1 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 3h 36m.