The average train between Motherwell and Sale takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Sale. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Sale. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Deansgate station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Motherwell to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Motherwell and Sale is 283.9 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Sale via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 31m.