The average train between Sale and London takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Sale to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into London at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sale to London. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at London station via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Sale to London train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.
Sale to London train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Sale and London is 260 km. The road distance is 303 km.
There is no direct connection from Sale to London. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to London Euston.