The average train between London and Sale takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 30 minutes between London and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Sale. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
London to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London and Sale is 260 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.