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How to get fromStretford to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stretford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 21m
    £67–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    5h 43m
    £32–87

  3. Drive 166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stretford to Cardiffcar car 166.8 mi
    3h 42m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 22m
    £66–164

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 26m
    £84–147

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £134–411

  7. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 47m
    £126–249

Stretford to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Stretford, Trafford, 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, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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