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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swinton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Leigh Avenue via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Eccles Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swinton?

The distance between Cardiff and Swinton is 175 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swinton without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cardiff to Swinton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swinton bus from?

Cardiff to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swinton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swinton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swinton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cardiff to Swinton.

Where can I stay near Swinton?

There are 3555+ hotels available in Swinton.

Cardiff to Swinton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Swinton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 54m
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
6h 26m
£13–47
Drive 171.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Swinton171.5 mi
3h 41m
£43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
6h 9m
£82–197
Train, line 23 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station23 / ...
5h 30m

Cardiff to Swinton by train, foot, and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Swinton, Salford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Leigh Avenue via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Eccles Interchange in around 6h 26m.

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