Trains from Cardiff to Liverpool from $29.83*

Trains from Cardiff to Liverpool from $29.83*

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Cardiff to Liverpool Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff to Liverpool? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $29.83, with average prices for this route around $77.68.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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08:17
Cardiff Central
12:17
Liverpool Lime Street
4h 0m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountryWest Midlands Trains
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08:49
Cardiff Central
12:54
Liverpool James Street
4h 5m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastMerseyrail
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08:49
Cardiff Central
13:04
Liverpool Lime Street
4h 15m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast
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09:18
Cardiff Central
13:17
Liverpool Lime Street
3h 59m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountryWest Midlands Trains
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09:22
Cardiff Central
13:24
Liverpool James Street
4h 2m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesMerseyrail
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09:53
Cardiff Central
14:04
Paris
4h 11m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast
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Cardiff to Liverpool Train Route Details

The Cardiff to Liverpool train ticket is from $29.83. The average travel time is 3h 33m, covering a distance of approximately 214 mile. There are usually 42 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,Avanti West Coast,West Midlands Trains. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:35
Last train
Last train
21:55
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 33m
Distance
Distance
214 mile
Price
Price
$29.83*

Cardiff to Liverpool Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to Liverpool Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Liverpool

Trains traveling between Cardiff and Liverpool usually start their journey from Cardiff Central and reach Liverpool Lime Street. The duration of this trip is approximately 3h 33m.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool

Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Liverpool doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Cardiff to Liverpool more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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