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

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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.

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.
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