The average train between Sale and Birmingham New Street Station takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Sale to Birmingham New Street Station. 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 Sale and Birmingham New Street Station. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Birmingham New Street Station at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Birmingham New Street Station. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Birmingham New Street Station station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Sale to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Sale and Birmingham New Street Station is 109.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.