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Trip Overview

The average train between Sale and Bristol takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Sale to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 28m
£77–113

Sale to Bristol train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Sale and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 4:33 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country6h 30m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 33m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkCross Country3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sale to Bristol? 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.

Map of how to get from Sale to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Sale, England and Bristol, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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