The average train between Cardiff and Saltaire takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Saltaire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Saltaire. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Saltaire at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saltaire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Saltaire station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Cardiff to Saltaire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Saltaire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cardiff to Saltaire train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Saltaire is 278.3 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Saltaire via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 20m.