The average train between Sale and Leicester takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Sale to Leicester. 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 4 hours between Sale and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Dane Road station and arriving at Leicester station via Piccadilly station and Nuneaton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Sale to Leicester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Dane Road station.
Sale to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
The distance between Sale and Leicester is 118.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
There is no direct connection from Sale to Leicester. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Nuneaton, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sale to Leicester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 3h 6m.