Train Sale to Edinburgh from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sale and Edinburgh takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Edinburgh. 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 18m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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4h 35m

£53–145

Sale to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Sale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:47 PM → 9:41 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:17 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:32 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:41 AM
8h 54m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 53m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:47 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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