Trains from Salford Central
to Cardiff Queen Street
From £57.90
Salford Central to Cardiff Queen Streetby train on average takes 4 hrs 17 mins
Salford Central to Cardiff Queen Street one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £57.90* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Salford Central at 05:46
- Last train leaves Salford Central at 18:46
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Salford Central to Cardiff Queen Street train times
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Station Message
The lifts are currently out of order at Salford Crescent station.
Due to the lifts being out of order step-free access is currently unavailable between the platforms.
Salford Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
canopies only
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
What3words - Towards Manchester - note.famed.stone & towards Wigan - froth.blitz.bland
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Cardiff Queen Street facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://www.tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Seating area in the cafe on platform 3/4.
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxNo
Outside the station.
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Rail replacement locations
To Cardiff Central / Cardiff Bay: bus stop layby outside the station.
To Cathays/Radyr/Pontypridd/Treherbert/Aberdare/Merthyr/Heath/Caerphilly/Rhymney: bus stop on Dumfries Place, the same side as Sainsbury's.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces36
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle parking is located at three locations. 8 Sheffield stands providing for 16 bicycles are located on Station Terrace, outside the station to the right of the station entrance. 6 Sheffield stands providing for 12 bicycles are located on Platform 5. 4 Sheffield stands providing for 8 bicycles are located on Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Help provided by on train staff outside staffing hours.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts. For full station facilities as stated in the Accessible Travel Policy, please visit the Transport for Wales website: www.tfwrail.wales/our-network/stations."
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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