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How to get fromWales to Trafford Centreby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Trafford Centre by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 4m
    £59–93
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 26m
    £27–39
  3. Drive  170.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Trafford Centrecar car 170.2 mi
    3h 39m
    £43–62
  4. Train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    5h 1m
    £74–121

Wales to Trafford Centre by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wales and Trafford Centre, 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, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 26m.

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