The average bus between Cardiff and Sale takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Sale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Sale. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Sale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sale station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Cardiff to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Sale is 223.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cranleigh Drive via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 14m.