The average train between Sale and Nottingham takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Nottingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sale to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Nottingham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Sale to Nottingham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Nottingham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Nottingham station.
The distance between Sale and Nottingham is 94.2 km. The road distance is 141 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 47m.