The average train between Sale and Cambridge takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Cambridge? 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 Sale to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Sale to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge station.
The distance between Sale and Cambridge is 213.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Cambridge via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 7m.