The average train between Sale and Withington takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Sale to Withington. 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 every 15 minutes between Sale and Withington. The earliest departure is at 11:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Withington at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Withington. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Withington station via Trafford Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Sale to Withington train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.
Sale to Withington train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Burton Road station.
The distance between Sale and Withington is 6.4 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Burton Road via Trafford Bar in around 21 min.