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Explore cheap prices from Salisbury to Cardiff Central

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Salisbury to Cardiff Central, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Thu22May

£8.00

Fri23May

£8.00

Sat24May

£8.00

Sun25May

£8.00

Mon26May

£8.00

Tue27May

£8.00

Wed28May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Salisbury to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Salisbury to Cardiff Central, starting from £8.00 and averaging £8.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 2m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Thu, May 22
Fri, May 23
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Sat, May 24
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Sun, May 25
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Mon, May 26
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Tue, May 27
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Wed, May 28
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
06:06 Salisbury	08:39 Cardiff Central	2h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:06 Salisbury	08:48 Cardiff Central	2h 42m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:35 Salisbury	09:08 Cardiff Central	2h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:35 Salisbury	09:21 Cardiff Central	2h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:03 Salisbury	09:35 Cardiff Central	2h 32m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:19 Salisbury	09:45 Paris	2h 26m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Salisbury to Cardiff Central train route details

First train

06:06

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Salisbury

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

2h 2m

Distance

66 miles

Price

£8.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Salisbury to Cardiff Central

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Salisbury to Cardiff Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Salisbury to Cardiff Central, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Salisbury to Cardiff Central ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Salisbury to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Salisbury to Cardiff Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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