The average train between Cardiff and Prescot takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Prescot. 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 Prescot. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Prescot at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Prescot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Cardiff to Prescot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Prescot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Prescot train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Prescot is 218.3 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prescot via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 9m.