The average bus between Sale and Colne takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Sale to Colne. 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 30 minutes between Sale and Colne. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Colne at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Printworks and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale to Colne? 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 bus from Sale to Colne. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Colne station via Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Sale to Colne bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Sale Metrolink Stop station.
Sale to Colne bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Colne Lane station.
The distance between Sale and Colne is 49.1 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Colne Lane via Printworks and Bus Station in around 3h 6m.