The average train between Sale and Cardiff takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Sale and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 42m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sale to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Sale and Cardiff is 223.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m.