The average train between Nottingham and Sale takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Sale. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Sale at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Sale. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Nottingham to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Nottingham and Sale is 94.2 km. The road distance is 141 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 50m.