There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Liverpool by train, bus, or car
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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 / ...
3h 35m£42–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
6h 5m£23–73Drive 164.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Liverpool164.7 mi
3h 31m£41–58Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 50m£56–119
Wales to Liverpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Liverpool is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Liverpool is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Wales and Liverpool is 174 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Liverpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Wales to Liverpool, including transfers.
Wales to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Liverpool is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Wales and Liverpool, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m.
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Liverpool is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Wales to Liverpool.
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