Train Reading to Sale from £117 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sale takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the tram from Piccadilly to Saletram Purple Line / ...

4h 9m

£96–135

Reading to Sale train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Sale at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

9:15 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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