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

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There are 5 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
    £70–129

  2. Drive 165.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Merseysidecar car 165.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus bus 437
    7h 15m
    £43–105

  4. Train, 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 19m
    £70–163

  5. Train via Wrexham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Bidstontrain train Wrexham Central - Bidston / ...
    4h 14m
    £65–110

Cardiff to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • 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 Sophia Gardens to Coral Ridge via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 15m.

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