The average bus between Chester and Sale takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chester and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sale. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Sale station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Chester to Sale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Sale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Chester and Sale is 45.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to John Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K in around 3h 3m.