What is the cheapest way to get from Salford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Salford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Salford to Cardiff?

The distance between Salford and Cardiff is 170 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Salford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Salford to Cardiff?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Salford to Cardiff bus from?

Salford to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Cardiff train from?

Salford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Salford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Salford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Salford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Salford to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Salford to Cardiff train arrive?

Salford to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Salford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Cardiff is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Salford to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Salford to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salford to Cardiff?

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Salford to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salford to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 12m
£65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 57m
£22–36
Drive 170.2 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Cardiffcar 170.2 mi
3h 50m
£42–61
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m
£84–140

Salford to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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