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Cardiff to Merseyside

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Merseyside. The best route is Train, a distance of 213.595 km.

  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. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Bidston Interchangebus bus 407
    6h 53m
    £41–103

  3. Drive 165.5 mi

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

  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 14m
    £73–201

  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
    £63–106

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 36m
    £62–255

Cardiff to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar135Weekly 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 Bidston Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 6h 53m.

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