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 £22 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

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 Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

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 25m.

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 train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cardiff train from?

Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Sale to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Sale to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Sale to Cardiff bus arrive?

Sale to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Sale to Cardiff train arrive?

Sale to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central 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 1723+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sale to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m
£68–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 43m
£23–51
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 21m
£68–179
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 2m
£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 34m
£131–406

Sale to Cardiff by bus and foot

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Cardiff North Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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