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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Prescot 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 Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 26m
    £71–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    7h 18m
    £22–38

  3. Drive 164.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Prescotcar car 164.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £41–58

  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 30m
    £68–157

  5. Train, line 61 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Runcorn Station to Houghton Streetbus bus 61
    4h 28m
    £63–114

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 8m
    £87–156

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 46m
    £57–151

Cardiff to Prescot by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Prescot, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Prescot via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Wycherley Street via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 18m.

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