What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bootle?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bootle is to bus via Birmingham which costs £14 - £55 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bootle?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bootle is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bootle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland via Crewe and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bootle?

The distance between Cardiff and Bootle is 180 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bootle without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bootle without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bootle?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cardiff to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bootle bus from?

Cardiff to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bootle train from?

Cardiff to Bootle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bootle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bootle is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bootle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bootle train arrive?

Cardiff to Bootle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bootle is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Bootle.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bootle?

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Where can I stay near Bootle?

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Cardiff to Bootle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 8m
£48–129
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus Uk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 39m
£15–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
6h 44m
£26–84
Drive 168.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bootlecar 168.7 mi
3h 40m
£42–60
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 16m
£84–167
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 17m
£58–124
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
7h 17m
£82–260

Cardiff to Bootle by train and foot

156Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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