The average train between Sale and Southport takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Southport. 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 Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Southport? 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 Southport. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Southport station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Sale to Southport train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Sale to Southport train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Southport station.
The distance between Sale and Southport is 51.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Southport hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 10m.