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 - £50 and takes 6h 50m.

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 43m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Sale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ashfield Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

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 Dane Road via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

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 43m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 Edinburgh, Bus 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 via Preston which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City 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 3738+ hotels available in Sale.

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Train via Preston
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 / ...
3h 43m
£55–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
6h 50m
£31–48
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
5h 31m
£60–160
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 57m
£68–110
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
5h 48m
£76–206
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 52m
£70–168

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 224.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dane Road via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ashfield Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 50m.

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