The average train between Holyhead and Sale takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Sale. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Sale at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Sale. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Holyhead to Sale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Sale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Holyhead and Sale is 153.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 51m.