Train Liverpool to Cardiff Bay from £75 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Cardiff Bay takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Cardiff Bay. 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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£63–120

Liverpool to Cardiff Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 43m • 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 → 12:44 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 43m • 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 → 12:44 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:34 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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