The average train between Milton Keynes and Sale takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 hourly between Milton Keynes and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Sale. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Milton Keynes to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Sale is 186.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.