The average train between Southport and Sale takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Sale. 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 Southport and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Sale at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Sale. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Sale station via Deansgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Southport to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Southport and Sale is 51.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 9m.