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Trip Overview

The average train between Swinton and Cardiff takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swinton to Cardiff. 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 21m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 13m
£56–98

Swinton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Swinton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swinton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 29m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 58m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales10h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Swinton to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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