Train Edinburgh to Sale from £95 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Sale takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

3h 49m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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3h 49m

£60–141

Edinburgh to Sale train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Sale. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:31 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:31 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:31 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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