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How to get fromCardiff to Salford Quaysby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Salford Quays by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 49m
    £59–93

  2. Drive  169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Salford Quayscar car 169.4 mi
    3h 48m
    £42–61

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 7m
    £46–206

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 22m
    £75–129

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 15m
    £70–170

Cardiff to Salford Quays by train and tram

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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