Trains tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Liverpool.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $62Average Duration8h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $153Average Duration3h 56m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$33 - $35Average Duration3h
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Liverpool

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$33Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Liverpool: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$148
Average train trip duration3h 56m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:19am
Distance131 miles (210 km)
Latest train departure4:58pm

Cardiff to Liverpool Train

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

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04/30
$70
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$70
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$70
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05/04
$70
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Liverpool was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $218 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-05-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cardiff to Liverpool is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Liverpool you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cardiff and Liverpool, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cardiff to Liverpool, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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