Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h59 | 11:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h46 | 12:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h57 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 9:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h59 | 1:17 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 19:38 |
Travel to Liverpool from Cardiff from $50 (€41) with Omio’s train partners Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
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