Edinburgh to Sale Trains

Edinburgh to Sale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Sale takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.

4h 4m
Duration: 226 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 48m

£81–137

Edinburgh to Sale train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Sale. The earliest departure is at 1:01 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 Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:45 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 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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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:45 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:45 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sale, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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