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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Cardiff to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.
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C177809:533h49Cardiff Central (CDF)13:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£401One-way1 change- G38967+C177748:553h47Cardiff Central (CDF)12:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£401One-way1 change
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W3404818:534h16Cardiff Central (CDF)23:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£471One-way2 changes - Y63476+C0802318:233h46Cardiff Central (CDF)22:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£471One-way1 change
- G38945+C178106:463h56Cardiff Central (CDF)10:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£601One-way1 change
G66712+W339168:453h38Cardiff Central (CDF)12:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1101One-way1 change- G66837+C0130917:453h38Cardiff Central (CDF)21:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1101One-way1 change
- Y63476+W3424018:233h42Cardiff Central (CDF)22:05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1101One-way1 change
- G00844+W339836:403h43Cardiff Central (CDF)10:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1101One-way1 change
- G39027+C079639:233h46Cardiff Central (CDF)13:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£671One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 £16, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 215 km
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Live departures
Cardiff to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Liverpool trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38943+C17849 | On time 4:33 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h09 | 8:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G39019+C07931 | On time 5:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h50 | 9:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1 change | |
| Y62730+C17856+G30575 | On time 5:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h06 | 9:54 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2 changes | |
| Y62730+W33883 | On time 5:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h35 | 9:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
 G15040+G66716+C17903 | On time 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h53 | 10:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
| G00844+W33983 | 6:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h43 | 10:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G38945+C17810 | On time 6:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h56 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G39024+C07947 | 7:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h50 | 11:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1 change | |
| W35167+G66721+C17887 | 7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h54 | 11:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
| G00938+C01305 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h50 | 11:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G38947+C17771 | On time 7:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G15041+G00854+C17797 | 8:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h59 | 12:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
| G66712+W33916 | 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h38 | 12:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G38967+C17774 | 8:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h47 | 12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| G39027+C07963 | 9:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h46 | 13:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1 change | |
| G38950+C17780 | On time 9:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W35178+G66735+C17773 | 10:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h59 | 14:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Liverpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 23:34 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Cardiff to Liverpool trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Cardiff and Liverpool from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Cardiff to Liverpool
There are several companies running the train service from Cardiff to Liverpool and they include Arriva Trains Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Virgin trains. A traveller can expect to get a train with either one or two changes. Arriva Trains leave the departure station, Cardiff Central, every hour and they stop at Crewe where there is a train leaving every thirty minutes for the arrival station, Liverpool Lime Street. A CrossCountry train will take an estimated four hours for the same journey. There is an hourly train leaving Cardiff Central with a change at Birmingham New Street then to the arrival station, Liverpool Lime Street.FAQs: Cardiff to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Liverpool by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Liverpool
Most Cardiff to Liverpool trains use the Cardiff Central to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool James Street. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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