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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Sale. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ashfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

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 Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sale is 228 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 which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sale bus from?

Edinburgh to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sale train from?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Sale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sale is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3761+ hotels available in Sale.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 48m
£82–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 32m
£36–60
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Salecar 211.8 mi
3h 48m
£53–76
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 49m
£52–144
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 59m
£69–144
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 53m
£68–186

Edinburgh to Sale by train and bus

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Distance: 226.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ashfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 32m.

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