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 £19 - £65 and takes 6h 43m.

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 41m and costs £45 - £75.

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 Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

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 Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

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 41m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 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 41m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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 3665+ hotels available in Sale.

Edinburgh to Sale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sale by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 41m
£47–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 43m
£19–64
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Salecar 211.8 mi
3h 48m
£52–75
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 22m
£64–170
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 Piccadilly / ...
3h 41m
£28–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 13m
£66–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 51m
£52–158
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 23m
£84–268

Edinburgh to Sale by train and tram

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ashfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 43m.

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