The average train between Edinburgh and Sale takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Sale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sale is 286.5 km. The road distance is 365 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.