Cardiff to Sale Trains

Cardiff to Sale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Sale takes 3h 57m 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

3h 46m

£59–95

Cardiff to Sale train times

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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 8:46 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:55 PM → 9:46 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:46 PM
4h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:46 AM
4h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:46 AM
4h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:46 AM
4h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Sale? 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.

Trip Overview

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Cardiff to Sale train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 8:46 PM

5:55 PM → 9:46 PM

6:44 PM → 10:46 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Cardiff to Sale trains

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Trip Overview

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Cardiff to Sale train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:44 PM → 8:46 PM

5:55 PM → 9:46 PM

6:44 PM → 10:46 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:46 AM

5:48 AM → 9:46 AM

6:46 AM → 10:46 AM

7:53 AM → 11:46 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Sale

Alternative transport options