The average train between Sawley and Manchester takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Sawley to Manchester. 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 Sawley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Sawley is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sawley to Manchester? 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 Sawley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sawley station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Sawley to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.
Sawley to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sawley to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sawley and Manchester is 91.3 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Long Eaton to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 52m.