Edinburgh to Sale Trains

Edinburgh to Sale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Sale takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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3h 43m

£55–123

Edinburgh to Sale train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Sale. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:51 PM → 8:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:12 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:30 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:30 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:30 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 8:30 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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