| First train | 05:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:01 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Bay | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 57m | |
| Distance | 134 miles (216 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Want to travel from Cardiff Bay to Liverpool Lime Street by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 5 hours 40 minutes to travel from Cardiff Bay to Liverpool Lime Street by train. You'll find on average 25 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Liverpool Lime Street by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route.
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