The average train between Sale and Chester takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Chester. 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 Sale and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Navigation Road and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Sale to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Navigation Road station.
Sale to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Chester station.
The distance between Sale and Chester is 45.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Navigation Road to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 1h 2m.