The average train between Sale and Trafford takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Sale to Trafford. 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 20 minutes between Sale and Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Trafford at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Trafford station via Cornbrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Sale to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.
Sale to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Parkway station.
The distance between Sale and Trafford is 5 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Parkway via Cornbrook in around 26 min.