There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Swinton by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 16m£62–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
6h 41m£28–42Drive 171.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Swintoncar 171.5 mi
3h 42m£43–62Train, line 23 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
- Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 23 / ...
5h 31m£82–125
Cardiff to Swinton by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Leinster Road via Bristol Bus Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Eccles via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Cardiff and Swinton is 177 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Swinton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cardiff to Swinton, including transfers.
Cardiff to Swinton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Swinton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Swinton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
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 £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leinster Road via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Swinton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Swinton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swinton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Swinton.
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