The average train between Sale and Bristol takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Sale and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 4:32 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Sale to Bristol train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Bristol train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
The distance between Sale and Bristol is 219.8 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.