What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Liverpool?
You can reach Cardiff with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50LiverpoolOne Bus Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus8h 45m023:40Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 23:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express8h 20m016:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:50CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Merseyrail4h 23m017:32LiverpoolJames Street Station21:55CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 17:32:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Merseyrail4h 28m007:17LiverpoolJames Street Station11:45CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 07:17:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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West Midlands Trains4h 18m006:07LiverpoolLime Street Station10:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 06:07:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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West Midlands Trains4h 13m016:12LiverpoolLime Street Station20:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:12:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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Avanti West Coast4h 42m006:43LiverpoolLime Street Station11:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 06:43:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express10h 30m019:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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National Express10h 10m019:35LiverpoolEdge Lane Drive05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 19:35:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus9h 25m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:35CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Merseyrail4h 38m012:47LiverpoolJames Street Station17:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:47:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m
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West Midlands Trains4h 22m013:33LiverpoolLime Street Station17:55CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 13:33:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Avanti West Coast4h 21m012:04LiverpoolLime Street Station16:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:04:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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Avanti West Coast4h 42m012:43LiverpoolLime Street Station17:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:43:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express7h 15m012:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express6h 55m012:30LiverpoolEdge Lane Drive19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 5m012:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station19:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:10:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus11h 55m023:45LiverpoolOne Bus Station11:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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FlixBus11h 25m005:40LiverpoolOne Bus Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus11h 25m005:40LiverpoolOne Bus Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50LiverpoolOne Bus Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus12h 0m015:25LiverpoolOne Bus Station03:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 15:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express7h 50m010:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus12h 0m015:25LiverpoolOne Bus Station03:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 15:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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FlixBus10h 5m014:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 14:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m015:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station01:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 15:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus10h 20m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus9h 35m015:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station01:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 15:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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West Midlands Trains3h 30m008:08LiverpoolLime Street Station11:38CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:08:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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West Midlands Trains4h 4m008:33LiverpoolLime Street Station12:37CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:33:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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West Midlands Trains3h 33m009:12LiverpoolLime Street Station12:45CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:12:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Merseyrail3h 43m009:32LiverpoolJames Street Station13:15CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:32:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus8h 0m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus10h 20m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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National Express6h 25m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Liverpool to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff from Liverpool in just 3h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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West Midlands Trains4h 13m016:12LiverpoolLime Street Station20:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:12:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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West Midlands Trains4h 18m006:07LiverpoolLime Street Station10:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 06:07:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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Merseyrail4h 23m017:32LiverpoolJames Street Station21:55CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 17:32:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Merseyrail4h 28m007:17LiverpoolJames Street Station11:45CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 07:17:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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Avanti West Coast4h 42m006:43LiverpoolLime Street Station11:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 06:43:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express8h 20m016:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:50CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus8h 45m023:40Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 23:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50LiverpoolOne Bus Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Avanti West Coast4h 21m012:04LiverpoolLime Street Station16:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:04:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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West Midlands Trains4h 22m013:33LiverpoolLime Street Station17:55CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 13:33:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Merseyrail4h 38m012:47LiverpoolJames Street Station17:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:47:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m
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Avanti West Coast4h 42m012:43LiverpoolLime Street Station17:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:43:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 25m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:35CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express10h 10m019:35LiverpoolEdge Lane Drive05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 19:35:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express10h 30m019:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 55m012:30LiverpoolEdge Lane Drive19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 5m012:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station19:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:10:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 15m012:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus11h 25m005:40LiverpoolOne Bus Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus11h 55m023:45LiverpoolOne Bus Station11:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express7h 50m010:10LiverpoolOne Bus Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50LiverpoolOne Bus Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 25m005:40LiverpoolOne Bus Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus12h 0m015:25LiverpoolOne Bus Station03:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 15:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m015:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station01:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 15:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus10h 5m014:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station00:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 14:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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FlixBus12h 0m015:25LiverpoolOne Bus Station03:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 15:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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West Midlands Trains3h 30m008:08LiverpoolLime Street Station11:38CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:08:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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West Midlands Trains3h 33m009:12LiverpoolLime Street Station12:45CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:12:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Merseyrail3h 43m009:32LiverpoolJames Street Station13:15CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:32:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
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West Midlands Trains4h 4m008:33LiverpoolLime Street Station12:37CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 08:33:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 25m006:15LiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m015:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station01:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 15:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus10h 20m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus8h 0m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station17:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus10h 20m009:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 5m005:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 05:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Bus from Liverpool to Cardiff
What are the most popular stations in Liverpool and Cardiff?
In Liverpool, you will usually depart from Lime Street Station, James Street Station or One Bus Station, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Penarth Train Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cardiff from Liverpool? With 6 connections between 5 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Liverpool and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Cardiff in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Liverpool and Cardiff are FlixBus, National Express and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Liverpool and Cardiff is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birkenhead or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Liverpool to Cardiff?
The most popular companies between Liverpool and Cardiff, are FlixBus, National Express and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast
All you need to know when you travel from Liverpool to Cardiff
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Liverpool to Cardiff. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Liverpool to Cardiff
How can I reach Cardiff from Liverpool?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Liverpool.
How far is Cardiff from Liverpool?
The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff is 214.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Liverpool and Cardiff?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Liverpool to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cardiff in just 3h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.
More routes to Liverpool and to Cardiff
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Liverpool and to Cardiff. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Liverpool
- Aberdeen to Liverpool
- Bath to Liverpool
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- Bristol to Liverpool
- Cardiff to Liverpool
- Derby to Liverpool
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- Glasgow to Liverpool
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- London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
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- Manchester to Liverpool
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- Newcastle upon Tyne to Liverpool
- Newquay to Liverpool
- Nottingham to Liverpool
- Oxford to Liverpool
- Reading to Liverpool
- Sheffield to Liverpool
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- Bath to Cardiff
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- Glasgow to Cardiff
- Harrow to Cardiff
- Hull to Cardiff
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- London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff
- London to Cardiff
- Luton to Cardiff
- Manchester to Cardiff
- Middlesbrough to Cardiff
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Paris to Cardiff
- Portsmouth to Cardiff
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