The average train between Sunderland and Sale takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 every 3 hours between Sunderland and Sale. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Sale at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Sale. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Sunderland to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Sunderland and Sale is 175.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 18m.