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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 Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 2m
    £69–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Court to Bidston Interchangebus bus 407
    7h 5m
    £22–38

  3. Drive 165.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar car 165.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £41–58

  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
    £73–170

  5. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to New Ferry Parkbus bus 1 / ...
    5h 45m
    £62–105

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 34m
    £62–164

Cardiff to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Merseyside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bidston via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bidston Interchange via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Union Court in around 7h 5m.

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