The train between Cheltenham and Sale takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Sale. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Sale at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Sale. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cheltenham to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Sale is 170.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 19m.