The average train between Sale and Glasgow takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Sale to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Glasgow station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Sale to Glasgow train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Sale to Glasgow train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
The distance between Sale and Glasgow is 298.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Glasgow Central via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h.