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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Salford to Cardiff?

The distance between Salford and Cardiff is 170 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £110.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Salford to Cardiff train from?

Salford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Salford to Cardiff train arrive?

Salford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Salford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Cardiff is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Salford to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1592+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Salford to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Salford to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 12m
£45–110
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 3m
£31–158
Drive 170.2 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Cardiffcar 170.2 mi
3h 50m
£41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 5m
£53–163

Salford to Cardiff by train

105Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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