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 £30 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Sale Metrolink Stop via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 4h 7m.

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 which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 Avanti West Coast, 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 4h 7m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 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 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 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3433+ hotels available in Sale.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 7m
£67–142
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 55m
£32–53
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
£52–154
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Saletram Purple Line / ...
4h 10m
£81–139
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 Piccadillytrain
6h 19m
£68–218

Edinburgh to Sale by train and tram

107Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Sale.

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Sale Metrolink Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 6h 55m.

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