The average train between Sale and Bath takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. 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 twice daily between Sale and Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Bath at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 57m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


4h 2m • 2 changes
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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 4h 22m.
Sale to Bath train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Bath train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
The distance between Sale and Bath is 228 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.