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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Merseyside by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    3h 55m
    £53–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Stationbus423 / ...
    6h 15m
    £22–61

  3. Drive 165.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar165.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £41–59

  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 5m
    £86–191

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreettrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 5m
    £45–111

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    6h 10m
    £79–259

Cardiff to Merseyside by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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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 £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bidston via Birmingham Coach Station, Hamilton Square Station, and Birkenhead Hamilton Square in around 6h 15m.

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