The average train between Luton and Sale takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Sale. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Sale. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Sale station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Luton to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Luton and Sale is 214.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Sale via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 3h 53m.