There are 4 ways to get from Ormskirk to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 55m£66–141Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ormskirk to Cardiffcar 175.9 mi
3h 50m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
8h 20m£44–60Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 33m
Ormskirk to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool South Parkway and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Ormskirk and Wales is 187 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ormskirk to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ormskirk to Wales, including transfers.
Ormskirk to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Ormskirk to Wales train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
The best way to get from Ormskirk to Wales is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Ormskirk, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Cardiff Central via Liverpool South Parkway and Crewe in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to University RE via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
- 1st Class
- £100–140
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ormskirk to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Ormskirk to Wales train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Wales is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ormskirk to Wales.
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