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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 Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Bidstontrain train Wrexham Central - Bidston / ...
    4h 14m
    £61–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Stationbus bus 407
    7h 11m
    £41–110

  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 21m
    £82–227

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus bus 437
    4h 49m
    £87–158

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 43m
    £67–215

Cardiff to Merseyside by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bidston via Wrexham General in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bidston Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 11m.

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