The average train between Swindon and Sale takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Sale. 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 3 hours between Swindon and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Sale at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Sale? 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 Swindon to Sale. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Sale station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Swindon to Sale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Sale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Swindon and Sale is 210.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Sale via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 48m.