The average bus between Cardiff and Trafford Centre takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Trafford Centre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Trafford Centre. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Trafford Centre at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Trafford Centre? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Trafford Centre station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Cardiff to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Trafford Centre is 227.9 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 5h 59m.