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How to get fromCardiff to Bootleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bootle by train, bus, 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 London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h
    £68–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 550 / ...
    6h 44m
    £40–96

  3. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bootlecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 40m
    £42–61

  4. Train, 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 26m
    £72–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 20m
    £69–126

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus bus 1 / ...
    5h 46m
    £61–103

Cardiff to Bootle by train and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bootle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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