The average train between Cardiff and Salford Quays takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Cardiff to Salford Quays train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Salford Quays train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cardiff and Salford Quays is 229.6 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.