The average bus between Cardiff and Salford Quays takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Salford Quays. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Salford Quays? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Cardiff to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Cardiff and Salford Quays is 229.6 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to The Lowry via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 7m.