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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Liverpool takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 48m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 27m
£66–121

Cardiff to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 3h 27m.

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