The average train between Chester and Sale takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 hourly between Chester and Sale. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Navigation Road and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sale. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Sale station via Navigation Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Chester to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Navigation Road station.
The distance between Chester and Sale is 45.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Navigation Road hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 1h 3m.