There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Trafford Centre by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 4m£59–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 26m£27–39Drive 170.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Trafford Centrecar 170.2 mi
3h 39m£43–62Train, 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 1m£74–121
Wales to Trafford Centre by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Trafford Centre is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.
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 Cardiff - North Road and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
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 St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
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 4h 4m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Wales to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Wales to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road 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 4h 4m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.
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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- 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)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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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