What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Liverpool?

The distance between Cardiff and Liverpool is around 216 km (134 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Liverpool?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Liverpool One, in Liverpool.

Bus Cardiff to Liverpool from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Liverpool on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 25m	12:25am	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	12h 15m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 30m	8:45pm	Liverpool One	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

215 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $108	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $213	Average Duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Liverpool?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Stops in Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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B
Unviersity
9 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L3, UK
Visit page
C
Liverpool Airport
Visit page
D
3315 Islington
3315 Islington, Liverpool L3 8JR, UK
E
44 Norton St
44 Norton St, Liverpool L3 8PY, UK
F
Bootle - Port of Liverpool
Liverpool, Bootle L20 1DB, UK

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Based on 11388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $31

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Liverpool by bus

What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Liverpool?
The distance between Cardiff and Liverpool is around 216 km (134 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Liverpool?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Liverpool One, in Liverpool.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$49

11-20

$50

Today

$91

11-22

$58

11-23

$76

11-24

$42

11-25

$40

11-26

$42

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $115 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-25.