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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Liverpool will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 215 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Liverpool coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX202 · NX100 · NX550 | Delayed 14:05 08:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 8h00 | 16:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h20 | 20:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 change | |
| NX111 · NX550 | On time 13:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h35 | 20:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h30 | 00:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 change | |
| NX111 · NX550 | On time 17:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 23:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
| NX216 · NX100 · NX423 | 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h00 | 06:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 11h55 | 06:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 change | |
| NX216 · NX100 · NX421 | On time 22:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 10h25 | 08:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 changes | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
| 10:00 Cardiff | 7h15 | 17:15 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Liverpool
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Buses from Cardiff to Liverpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 215 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 215 km |
Average bus duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Cardiff to Liverpool
The easiest way to travel between these two cities is by National Express coach services who provide the fastest buses from Cardiff to Liverpool. National Express operate 1 direct journey per day which departs in the morning and takes 6.5 hours. There are four further journeys per day which take from just 5.5 hours and involve a change in Birmingham. Coaches depart from Cardiff Coach Station at Sophia Gardens and arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station which is a short walk from the city centre and Liverpool Central and James Street railways stations.
Taking the Bus from Cardiff
Buses from Cardiff to Liverpool now leave from the National Express stop at Sophia Gardens. The ticket office opens at 7:00 a.m. from Monday to Friday and at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. It closes at 6:15 p.m. every day. Sophia Gardens is located some distance away from the city centre on the west bank of the Taff river. Passengers can reach the stop via buses 24, 63 and M3 from the city centre. Taxis are also available.
Getting into Liverpool by Bus
Situated in a prime location where the Mersey River flows into the Irish Sea, Liverpool has always been a maritime city. Today the city's nautical heritage can be found in Merseyside Maritime Museum, the paintings at Tate Liverpool, and the iconic trio of the Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building that stand proud on the waterfront. Visitors can also enjoy a thriving shopping, dining and nightlife scene, and take a Magical Mystery Tour in search of the city's most famous sons, the Beatles. Buses from Cardiff to Liverpool arrive at the coach station on Norton Street. Though not central, it's located near the cultural quarter and St John's Shopping Centre, and around 800 metres from Lime Street Railway Station.
FAQs: Cardiff to Liverpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Liverpool by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Liverpool
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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