The average train between Cardiff and Merseyside takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Merseyside. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Merseyside. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Merseyside at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Merseyside station via Wrexham General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Cardiff to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Merseyside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bidston station.
Book your Cardiff to Merseyside train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Merseyside is 213.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bidston via Wrexham General in around 4h 15m.