The average train between Sale and Dover takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Dover. 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 2 hours between Sale and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Sale to Dover train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Dover train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
The distance between Sale and Dover is 355.7 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Dover Priory via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 45m.