The average train between Cardiff and Sale takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Sale. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Cardiff to Sale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Sale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sale station.
The distance between Cardiff and Sale is 223.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stretford Mall via Birmingham New Street, Stockport, and Stockport Interchange in around 4h 41m.