Train Sale to Cardiff from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sale and Cardiff takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Tram, train

best

Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram Purple Line / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 54m

£68–124

Sale to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Sale and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

4:02 PM → 7:42 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
5:02 PM → 8:39 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 9:46 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 10:50 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sale to Cardiff? 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.

What companies run services between Sale, England and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sale to Cardiff. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sale to Cardiff Central via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m.

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