The average train between Sale and Ormskirk takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Ormskirk? 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 Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Sale to Ormskirk train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Sale to Ormskirk train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Ormskirk station.
The distance between Sale and Ormskirk is 40.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Ormskirk via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 2h 39m.