The average train between Cardiff and Sale takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 56m. 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 3h 56m.
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 Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cardiff and Sale is 223.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.