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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Sale is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Sale is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Sale. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Ashfield Road via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sale. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Sale via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to Sale?

The distance between Preston and Sale is 35 miles. The road distance is 34.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Sale without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 4m and costs £7 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Preston to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sale bus from?

Preston to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sale train from?

Preston to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Sale bus arrive?

Preston to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Sale train arrive?

Preston to Sale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Preston to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Sale is 35 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Preston to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3700+ hotels available in Sale.

Preston to Sale - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 263 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Sale by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Saletram Green Line / ...
1h 4m
£8–31
Bus, line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Ashfield Roadbus 263 / ...
1h 27m
Drive 34.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Salecar 34.6 mi
37 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Saletaxi 34.6 mi
37 min
£80–100
Line 125 bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 22 / ...
3h 57m

Preston to Sale by train and tram

323Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stn to Ashfield Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Charlotte Street in around 1h 27m.

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