What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains and Buses for the journey to Cardiff from Liverpool. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Liverpool?
You can get to Cardiff with just $23 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express6h 10m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 2:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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National Express6h 25m01:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:25 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 1:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express7h 5m012:10 PMLiverpoolOne Bus Station7:15 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 12:10:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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West Midlands Trains3h 30m08:08 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station11:38 AMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:08:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 11:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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West Midlands Trains4h 18m08:08 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:26 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:08:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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Merseyrail4h 16m09:17 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:33 AMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 9:17:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
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Merseyrail3h 51m05:32 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station9:23 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 5:32:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 9:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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Avanti West Coast3h 54m08:43 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:37 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express5h 10m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 2:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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West Midlands Trains4h 13m09:12 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station1:25 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:12:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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West Midlands Trains3h 33m09:12 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:45 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:12:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Merseyrail3h 44m09:32 AMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:16 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:32:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Avanti West Coast3h 57m08:43 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:40 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 10m03:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express6h 10m06:25 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 6:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Merseyrail4h 29m08:47 AMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:16 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:47:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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Avanti West Coast4h 23m08:10 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:33 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Avanti West Coast4h 31m08:34 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station1:05 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:34:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
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West Midlands Trains4h 1m012:33 PMLiverpoolLime Street Station4:34 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 12:33:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
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Merseyrail4h 9m012:47 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station4:56 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 12:47:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express10h 30m07:15 PMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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National Express10h 10m07:35 PMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 10m06:15 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:25 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:15:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m06:15 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express5h 50m06:35 AMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive12:25 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 50m010:10 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station6:00 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 30m010:30 AMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive6:00 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express6h 55m01:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 1:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/12/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express5h 35m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus10h 20m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station12:20 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus12h 50m011:40 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station12:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 11:40:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Liverpool to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff from Liverpool in just 3h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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West Midlands Trains3h 30m08:08 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station11:38 AMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:08:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 11:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Merseyrail3h 51m05:32 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station9:23 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 5:32:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 9:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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Avanti West Coast3h 54m08:43 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:37 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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Merseyrail4h 16m09:17 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:33 AMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 9:17:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
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West Midlands Trains4h 18m08:08 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:26 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:08:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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National Express6h 10m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 2:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m01:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:25 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 1:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express7h 5m012:10 PMLiverpoolOne Bus Station7:15 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 12:10:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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West Midlands Trains3h 33m09:12 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:45 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:12:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Merseyrail3h 44m09:32 AMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:16 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:32:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 44m
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Avanti West Coast3h 57m08:43 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:40 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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West Midlands Trains4h 13m09:12 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station1:25 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:12:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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National Express5h 10m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 2:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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West Midlands Trains4h 1m012:33 PMLiverpoolLime Street Station4:34 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 12:33:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
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Merseyrail4h 9m012:47 PMLiverpoolJames Street Station4:56 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 12:47:00 PM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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Avanti West Coast4h 23m08:10 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station12:33 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Merseyrail4h 29m08:47 AMLiverpoolJames Street Station1:16 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from James Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:47:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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Avanti West Coast4h 31m08:34 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station1:05 PMCardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 8:34:00 AM to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
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National Express5h 10m03:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express6h 10m06:25 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 6:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express10h 10m07:35 PMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express10h 30m07:15 PMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express5h 50m06:35 AMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive12:25 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express6h 10m06:15 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:25 PMCardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:15:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 25m06:15 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station12:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/10/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 30m010:30 AMLiverpoolEdge Lane Drive6:00 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 50m010:10 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station6:00 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 0m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station8:25 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 25m05:40 AMLiverpoolOne Bus Station5:05 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 2/11/2026 5:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express5h 35m09:05 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 55m01:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 1:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/12/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 30m010:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:45 AMCardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 10:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus10h 20m02:00 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station12:20 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus12h 50m011:40 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station12:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/12/2026 11:40:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Bus from Liverpool to Cardiff
What are the most popular stations in Liverpool and Cardiff?
In Liverpool, you will usually depart from Lime Street Station, James Street Station or One Bus Station, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Central Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Penarth Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cardiff from Liverpool? With 7 connections between 6 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Liverpool and Cardiff, you can pay as low as $23 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Cardiff in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Liverpool and Cardiff are National Express, FlixBus and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Liverpool and Cardiff is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birkenhead or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Liverpool to Cardiff?
The most popular companies between Liverpool and Cardiff, are National Express, FlixBus and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast
All you need to know when you travel from Liverpool to Cardiff
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Liverpool to Cardiff. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Liverpool to Cardiff
How can I reach Cardiff from Liverpool?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Liverpool.
How far is Cardiff from Liverpool?
The distance between Liverpool and Cardiff is 133.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Liverpool and Cardiff?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Liverpool to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff with just $23 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cardiff?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cardiff in just 3h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.
More routes to Liverpool and to Cardiff
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Liverpool and to Cardiff. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Liverpool
- Aberdeen to Liverpool
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- Aberystwyth to Cardiff
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