The average train between Ormskirk and Sale takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Sale. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Sale station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Ormskirk to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Ormskirk and Sale is 40.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Sale via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 1h 53m.