How to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff

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Travel Information between Liverpool and Cardiff

Distance133 miles (215 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $36
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 5 h 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $36 (€32) • 3 h 26 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Travel 133 miles (215 km) by train or bus between Liverpool and Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Liverpool to Cardiff.

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from Liverpool to Cardiff

How to get from Liverpool to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:10AM8h10
Liverpool
07:20PMCardiff
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:10AM8h10
Liverpool
07:20PMCardiff
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:25AM6h15
Liverpool
11:40AMCardiff
$501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:05AM8h05
Liverpool
04:10PMCardiff
$441One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM10h30
Liverpool
04:45AMCardiff
$451One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:45AM7h50
Liverpool
01:35PMCardiff
$561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Cardiff.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Liverpool and Cardiff. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cardiff from Liverpool is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Liverpool to Cardiff:

Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $36 (€32).

The quickest way to travel between Liverpool and Cardiff is by train, which takes on average 3 h 26 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 40 min.

Cardiff is approximately 133 miles (215 km) away from Liverpool.

The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Cardiff is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Liverpool to Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Cardiff:

    The following travel companies offer services from Liverpool to Cardiff:

    • Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Liverpool to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
    • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast for trains to Cardiff. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Liverpool to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $36 (€32).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Cardiff with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Liverpool to Cardiff.

    Looking to extend your trip from Liverpool to Cardiff? Many Omio customers who go from Liverpool to Cardiff usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Cardiff, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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