The average train between Leicester and Sale takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sale. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 28m • 2 changes

2h 40m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changes

3h 10m • 2 changes

3h 8m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 39m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

3h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Sale. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Sale station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Leicester to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Leicester and Sale is 118.4 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Sale via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 2h 49m.