The average train between Sale and Peterborough takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Peterborough? 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 Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Peterborough station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Sale to Peterborough train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Peterborough train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Peterborough station.
The distance between Sale and Peterborough is 168.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Peterborough via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Doncaster in around 3h 37m.