The average train between Cardiff and University of Salford takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to University of Salford. 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 University of Salford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into University of Salford at 12:05 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 University of Salford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at University of Salford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Cardiff to University of Salford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to University of Salford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cardiff to University of Salford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cardiff and University of Salford is 231.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.