The average train between Cardiff and Knowsley takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Knowsley. 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 and Knowsley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Knowsley at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Knowsley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Knowsley station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Cardiff to Knowsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Knowsley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Knowsley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Knowsley is 216.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Huyton via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 52m.