The average train between Sale and Edinburgh takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Sale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Sale and Edinburgh is 286.5 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 35m.
