The average train between Reading and Sale takes 3h 56m 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.
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 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sale. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Reading to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Reading and Sale is 237.4 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.