The average train between Manchester and Sawley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Sawley. 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 Manchester and Sawley. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Sawley at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sawley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sawley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Manchester to Sawley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Sawley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Long Eaton station.
Book your Manchester to Sawley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Sawley is 91.3 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Long Eaton via Sheffield in around 2h 12m.