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How to get fromSale to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 22m
    £57–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 49m
    £27–40

  3. Drive  164.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sale to Cardiffcar car 164.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 39m
    £50–238

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 17m
    £75–129

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 31m
    £69–172

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 40m
    £131–395

Sale to Cardiff by tram and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 £55–90 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 49m.

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