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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 CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 3m
    £52–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus550 / ...
    6h 51m
    £26–74

  3. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bootlecar168.7 mi
    3h 38m
    £42–61

  4. 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)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 1m
    £80–190

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 38m
    £45–150

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    5h 32m
    £51–115

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    5h 51m
    £74–243

Cardiff to Bootle by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Sophia Gardens to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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