The average train between Saltash and Cardiff takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Saltash to Cardiff. 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 Saltash and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltash is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltash to Cardiff? 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 train from Saltash to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Bristol Temple Meads station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Saltash to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Saltash to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Saltash and Cardiff is 139.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Saltash to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 54m.