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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Liverpool
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 $23. 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Liverpool:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Liverpool costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Liverpool
How to get from Cardiff to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM6h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:30 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM6h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:30 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Y62730+
W338835:48 AM3h35Cardiff Central (CDF)9:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G39019+
C079315:19 AM3h50Cardiff Central (CDF)9:09 AMLiverpool James Street (LVJ)$641One-way1 transfer - Y62730+
C17856+G305755:48 AM4h06Cardiff Central (CDF)9:54 AMLiverpool Central (LVC)$641One-way2 transfers - G38943+C178494:30 AM4h12Cardiff Central (CDF)8:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM8h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:35 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM7h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$351One-way1 transfer
- NX111 · NX5415:10 PM8h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Liverpool:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Liverpool costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Liverpool by train.
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