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Trip Overview

The average train between Sale and Northampton takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Northampton. 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 38m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 13m
£38–74

Sale to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Sale and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Northampton at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains6h 32m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains6h 29m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 5m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sale to Northampton? 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 Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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