The average train between Sale and Bath takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Sale to Bath. 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 every 3 hours between Sale and Bath. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bath at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Bath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sale to Bath. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Sale to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Sale to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Sale to Bath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sale and Bath is 228 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m.