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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Bootle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 3m
    £70–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    6h 56m
    £23–39

  3. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bootlecar car 168.7 mi
    3h 39m
    £41–60

  4. 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 17m
    £74–181

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 37m
    £90–164

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    5h 29m
    £62–105

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 37m
    £83–165

Cardiff to Bootle by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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