How to get from Liverpool to Cradley Heath
3 ways, 120 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 37m | £42–115 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 25m | £14–19 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 25m | £225–320 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:07 → 09:461h 39m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£42–99
- 08:30 → 10:191h 49m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£51–115
- 08:40 → 10:341h 54m · 2 changesAvanti West Coast Avanti£52–114
- 09:09 → 10:461h 37m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£42–99
- 09:30 → 11:191h 49m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£51–115
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Cradley Heath?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 37m door to door. The straight-line distance is 120 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Liverpool to Cradley Heath?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Liverpool to Cradley Heath?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 37m. Fares run £42–115 across classes.
- How far is Cradley Heath from Liverpool by road?
- About 159 km, roughly 2h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £14–19; tolls and parking are extra.