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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sale is to bus via Bristol which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sale is to fly and tram which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Sale. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cranleigh Drive via Bus Station, Newhall St and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Sale. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Sale via Birmingham New Street and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Exeter to Sale?

The distance between Exeter and Sale is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Sale without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Exeter to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sale bus from?

Exeter to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sale train from?

Exeter to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Sale?

The best way to get from Exeter to Sale is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Exeter to Sale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Sale train arrive?

Exeter to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sale is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Exeter to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Sale.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 47m
£56–194
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
7h 48m
£18–46
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Sale230.7 mi
3h 49m
£57–82
Fly from Exeter, tram
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Sale
3h 19m
£82–264
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 29m
£86–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
8h 38m
£24–63
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
5h 26m
£129–326
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 59m
£97–205

Exeter to Sale by train and tram

151Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Sale, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Sale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cranleigh Drive via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 48m.

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