There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Saltash by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Saltash by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.
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 Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
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.
The distance between Cardiff and Saltash is 171 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltash without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £130.
The train from Cardiff Central to Saltash takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Cardiff to Saltash bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Saltash is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 33m.
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 £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Saltash
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Cardiff to Saltash bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Saltash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Saltash is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Saltash.
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