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Cardiff to Trafford Park trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Trafford Park takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Trafford Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Trafford Park train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Trafford Park. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Trafford Park at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 5m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 5m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 4m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 11m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 10m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 5m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 5m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMetrolink4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Trafford Park? 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.

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  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Trafford Park, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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