There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Sale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 46m£27–119Bus
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to John Streetbus 5A / ...
3h 54mDrive 122 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Salecar 122 mi
2h 6m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the bus from Thynne Street to John Streetbus 5A / ...
4h 15m
Cheltenham to Sale by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Sale is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Sale is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Sale. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at John Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Sale. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Sale via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Sale is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Sale without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Cheltenham to Sale, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Sale is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Sale, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to John Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K in around 3h 54m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Thynne Street to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Cheltenham to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Sale is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cheltenham to Sale.
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