What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to bus via Bristol which costs £11 - £50 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saltash?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Callington Road Football Stadium via Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Saltash?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Saltash. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saltash?

The distance between Cardiff and Saltash is 171 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Saltash without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltash without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Saltash?

The train from Cardiff Central to Saltash takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saltash bus from?

Cardiff to Saltash bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saltash train from?

Cardiff to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saltash?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saltash bus arrive?

Cardiff to Saltash bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Saltash train arrive?

Cardiff to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Saltash station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Saltash?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Saltash is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Saltash.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Saltash?

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Where can I stay near Saltash?

There are 1616+ hotels available in Saltash.

Cardiff to Saltash - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Saltash by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
3h 56m
£85–170
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
5h 3m
£12–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
4h 16m
£25–56
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Saltashcar 152.9 mi
2h 40m
£38–54

Cardiff to Saltash by train

5Weekly Trains

3h 56mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Saltash.

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saltash, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Saltash 5 times a week. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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