What is the cheapest way to get from Sale to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sale to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Sale to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Sale to Cardiff?

The distance between Sale and Cardiff is 175 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sale to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Sale to Cardiff without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Sale to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sale to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cardiff bus from?

Sale to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cardiff train from?

Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.

Where does the Sale to Cardiff bus arrive?

Sale to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Sale to Cardiff train arrive?

Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sale to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Cardiff is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Sale to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sale to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Sale to Cardiff by tram, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram Purple Line / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 54m
£68–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
5h 50m
£32–87
Drive 164.9 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Cardiffcar 164.9 mi
3h 38m
£41–59
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£65–172
Tram, train via Birmingham
1. Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 33m
£87–144
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£134–409
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 36m
£121–254

Sale to Cardiff by tram and train

105Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 174.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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