There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 30m£46–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
7h 38m£26–80Drive 176 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Ormskirk176 mi
3h 50m£43–62Fly
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)CWL - LPL
6h 11m£81–248Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 39m£59–129Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 1m£49–186
Cardiff to Ormskirk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ormskirk station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ormskirk via Crewe and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Cardiff and Ormskirk is 188 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk, including transfers.
Cardiff to Ormskirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ormskirk is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £80 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ormskirk, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–290
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–380
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Ormskirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ormskirk is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Ormskirk.
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