Travelling from Liverpool to Cardiff by train

Want to know how to get from Liverpool to Cardiff by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Liverpool to Cardiff take around 3 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 216 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Liverpool is scheduled to depart at around  03:37. The last departure is usually at around 23:47 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Liverpool at around 03:37, with the last train leaving at around 23:48. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 79 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £31.91.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cardiff, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cardiff.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The journey between Liverpool and Cardiff usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Liverpool to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The Liverpool to Cardiff train travel takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Liverpool to Cardiff train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cardiff leaving Liverpool at around 03:37 and the last train leaving at around 23:47 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Liverpool at around 03:37, with the final departure at 23:48.