There are 4 ways to get from Salford to Cardigan by train or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 13m£121–172Drive 161.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salford to Cardigancar 161.6 mi
3h 42m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
6h 32m£182–264Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
6h 59m£172–255
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salford to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Salford to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Salford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Salford and Cardigan is 184 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salford to Cardigan without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 13m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Salford to Cardigan, including transfers.
Salford to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Cardigan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Cardigan is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Salford to Cardigan.
There are 873+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Salford, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardigan via Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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