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Which bus from Cardiff to Liverpool is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Liverpool. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£22
tomorrow
£33
Sunday
£25
Monday
£18
Tuesday
£14
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £22
National Express 5h 50m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 40m 17:20 Cardiff University 23:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 0m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £33
National Express 11h 50m 18:15 Cardiff University 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £33
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £34
National Express 5h 55m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 19:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £35
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 0m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 11h 50m 18:15 Cardiff University 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 7h 10m 06:40 Cardiff Coach Station 13:50 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £27
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 12h 15m 07:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £31

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 0m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 11h 50m 18:15 Cardiff University 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £22
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 12h 15m 07:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 30m 08:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:50 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £17
National Express 6h 15m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:55 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 12h 50m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:05 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 11h 30m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:45 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 15m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:55 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £22
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £20
National Express 5h 50m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 20m 17:20 Cardiff University 22:40 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 25m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 00:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 12h 15m 07:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Liverpool is £14 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Liverpool?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Liverpool. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Cardiff to Liverpool. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Cardiff and Liverpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 60 coaches from Cardiff to Liverpool, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Liverpool, with 39 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Liverpool bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 21 times by bus from Cardiff to Liverpool in one click. Book your Cardiff to Liverpool bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:25
Latest Coach 22:15
Daily Bus Connections 21 Ø
Distance 214.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool?

Every day, 21 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Liverpool. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£22
Saturday 06/12
£33
Sunday 07/12
£25
Monday 08/12
£18
Tuesday 09/12
£14
Wednesday 10/12
£20
Thursday 11/12
£20
Friday 12/12
£30
Saturday 13/12
£26
Sunday 14/12
£19
Monday 15/12
£20
Tuesday 16/12
£17
Wednesday 17/12
£20
Thursday 18/12
£18
Friday 19/12
£21
Saturday 20/12
£29
Sunday 21/12
£21
Monday 22/12
£26
Tuesday 23/12
£25
Wednesday 24/12
£29
Thursday 25/12
£103
Friday 26/12
£68
Saturday 27/12
£28
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Liverpool

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Liverpool. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Liverpool

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Liverpool, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Liverpool are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Liverpool?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Liverpool timetable.

National Express from Cardiff to Liverpool

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Liverpool:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 4h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:25
Last Coach 22:15
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Liverpool

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Liverpool:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 11h 25m
Earliest Coach 07:10
Last Coach 17:15
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Liverpool

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Liverpool. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Liverpool? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Liverpool.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Liverpool

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Liverpool. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Liverpool bus

How much does a Cardiff Liverpool coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Liverpool bus trip is available from £14 and takes 11h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Liverpool?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £54. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Liverpool.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Liverpool route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Liverpool is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Liverpool from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Liverpool is provided by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £36. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Liverpool?

The earliest bus to Liverpool departs from Cardiff at 06:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Liverpool?

The latest bus to Liverpool departs from Cardiff at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Liverpool route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Liverpool can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Liverpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Liverpool by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Liverpool from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Liverpool bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Liverpool bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Liverpool on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Liverpool

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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