Train Liverpool to Cardiff from £75 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Cardiff takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Cardiff. 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 57m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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3h 59m

£62–126

Liverpool to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

1:45 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 6:53 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 7:42 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 8:39 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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