What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train via Preston which takes 3h 46m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sale via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sale is 226 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Sale without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sale without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 46m and costs £30 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Sale?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sale train from?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Sale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train via Preston which takes 3h 46m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sale is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Edinburgh to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Sale.

Edinburgh to Sale - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sale by train, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 46m
£31–133
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sale211.8 mi
3h 46m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 27m
£64–160
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 48m
£44–74
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 27m
£74–208
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 57m
£62–164

Edinburgh to Sale by train and tram

108Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sale, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sale via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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