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Liverpool to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Cardiff takes 3h 58m 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 58m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 59m
£63–120

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 11:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 59m.

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