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How to get fromCardiff to New Brighton, Merseysideby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to New Brighton, Merseyside by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 22m
    £60–99

  2. Drive  168.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to New Brighton, Merseysidecar car 168.3 mi
    3h 29m
    £42–60

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 21m
    £70–167

  4. Train via Crewe

    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 27m
    £61–110

  5. 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 45m
    £69–181

Cardiff to New Brighton, Merseyside by train, bus, and foot

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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