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National Museum Cardiff
Wales's national art museum with paintings, sculpture and natural history displays. A strong choice for a broad cultural visit in central Cardiff.
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Wales will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Liverpool for Wales every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 113 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Wales trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04350+ G89407 | On time 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h10 | 11:01 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
C04350+ G89407 | On time 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h07 | 10:58 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
W84670+ G89409 | On time 9:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 11:58 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
W84670+ G89409 | On time 9:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 11:55 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
W84677+ G89411 | On time 10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h35 | 12:54 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
W84677+ G89411 | On time 10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 12:57 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
W84683+ G89414 | On time 11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 13:57 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
W84683+ G89414 | On time 11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h35 | 13:54 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
C04363+ G89418 | On time 12:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h10 | 15:01 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
C04363+ G89418 | On time 12:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h07 | 14:58 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
C04365+ G89421 | On time 13:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 15:56 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 1 change | |
C04365+ G89421 | On time 13:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h07 | 15:58 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Wales — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wales trip today.
Wales's national art museum with paintings, sculpture and natural history displays. A strong choice for a broad cultural visit in central Cardiff.
Open-air museum of Welsh historic buildings, crafts and daily life in St Fagans. Ideal for understanding Welsh culture through reconstructed sites.
Waterfront museum covering Cardiff's docklands history, migration and industry. A useful stop for understanding the city's multicultural past.
Lively waterfront area with shops, public spaces, walking routes and bay views. A popular place for a relaxed urban stroll in Cardiff.
Historic promenade beneath Llandudno's limestone headland. Come for sea views, the pier, easy walks and classic resort architecture.
Victorian shopping arcades with independent shops, elegant details and covered walkways. A charming central Cardiff area to explore on foot.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh broth or stew of lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes and root vegetables, long valued as a hearty farmhouse meal.
Welsh rarebit is hot savoury cheese sauce, often with ale and mustard, grilled on toast. It is a classic pub and supper dish across Wales.
Glamorgan sausage is a traditional meat-free Welsh sausage made with Caerphilly cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs, especially associated with south Wales.
Stylish Cardiff dining room serving modern Welsh tasting menus with seasonal local produce in a refined but relaxed setting.
Established Menai Bridge restaurant focused on local Welsh ingredients and seafood, with polished cooking and waterside charm nearby.
Well-known Swansea market stall and café celebrated for fresh Welsh seafood, especially cockles and laverbread, in a casual setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are often cheaper than London, but tourist areas and peak seasons raise hotel, food and rail costs.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Newport Bus Station -> Newport city centre
The passenger looking to travel by train from Liverpool to Wales in Yorkshire should be aware that this village doesn't have a train station of its own. The nearest station is Kiveton Park, which is a 1.6 mile walk away. Although there are regular buses, they do take a longer route. Trains to Kiveton Park leave regularly from Liverpool Lime Street, take the East Midlands Trains service to Norwich, before changing at Sheffield for the Northern Trains service from Scunthorpe to Lincoln. The journey takes 2 hours and 13 minutes and trains leave hourly from 6:47 a.m. to 7:52 p.m. There are later trains available up to 10:30 p.m., but they go via different routes and take significantly longer.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Wales trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Kiveton Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Wales train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool Central 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 options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
Moorfields 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 options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: 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 via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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