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How to get fromKirkby to Cardiffby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkby to Cardiff by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 12m
    £47–133

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall StbusUk021 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDbusUk077 / ...
    9h 26m
    £17–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus550 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus111 / ...
    8h 8m
    £26–83

  4. Drive 170.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkby to Cardiffcar170.5 mi
    3h 38m
    £42–61

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 2m
    £67–157

  6. Line 217 bus, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Hall Lane to Huyton Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLPL - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 40m
    £73–254

Kirkby to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kirkby, Knowsley, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Castle Street, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 8m.

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