There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Trafford Centre by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 59m£59–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 44m£35–58Drive 170.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Trafford Centrecar 170.2 mi
3h 39m£43–61Train, line 23 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
- Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 23 / ...
5h£80–122
Wales to Trafford Centre by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Trafford Centre is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Wales and Trafford Centre is 175 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Trafford Centre without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Wales to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Wales to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Trafford Centre is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 44m.
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 £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Trafford Centre is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Wales to Trafford Centre.
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