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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.

2h 47m
Duration
110 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sale to Leicester train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 14m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 9m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 10m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country6h • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 14m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 9m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 2m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 11m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 11m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Sale to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Sale, England and Leicester, England?

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.

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