Cardiff to Salford by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Salford
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Taking the train from Cardiff to Salford
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Cost of train tickets between Cardiff and Salford
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Salford start at CA$131.30. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cardiff to Salford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Train times for travel between Cardiff and Salford
If you are taking the train from Cardiff to Salford, you will have 23 trains each day (with a departure every 50 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:35. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:17. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:35, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:55.
Average train travel time from Cardiff to Salford
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 21 minutes, travelling a total distance of 233 kilometres.
How far in advance Cardiff and Salford tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Salford are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
More information on train travel from Cardiff to Salford
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Salford city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Salford
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The train journey between Cardiff and Salford spans 233 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is CA$131.30. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
You can book your tickets 4 and a half months in advance for this route.
The quickest journey is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
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