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How to get fromCardiff to Merseysideby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    3h 53m
    £60–100

  2. Drive  165.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar car 165.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £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 30m
    £68–179

  4. Train via Crewe

    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 / ...
    4h 3m
    £59–107

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 11m
    £74–165

Cardiff to Merseyside by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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