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How to get fromCardiff University to Liverpoolby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff University to Liverpool by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 43m
    £57–102

  2. Drive  164.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Liverpoolcar car 164.7 mi
    3h 32m
    £41–59

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 1m
    £66–174

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 1m
    £60–99

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 32m
    £67–150

Cardiff University to Liverpool by foot and train

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Liverpool Lime Street via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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