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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Sale by train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Saletram tram Replacement Bus
    4h 13m
    £71–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    4h 52m
    £35–84

  3. Drive 164.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Salecar car 164.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £41–59

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 59m
    £64–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 41m
    £100–143

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 58m
    £132–404

Cardiff to Sale by train and tram

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stretford Mall via Birmingham New Street, Stockport, and Stockport Interchange in around 4h 41m.

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