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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sale is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sale is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Sale. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cranleigh Drive via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sale. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sale via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Reading to Sale?

The distance between Reading and Sale is 186 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sale without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £23 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Reading to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sale bus from?

Reading to Sale bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sale train from?

Reading to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Sale?

The best way to get from Reading to Sale is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £23 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Sale bus arrive?

Reading to Sale bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Sale train arrive?

Reading to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Reading to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sale is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Reading to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Sale.

Reading to Sale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Sale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 42m
£24–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus Uk980 / ...
7h 21m
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Salecar 170.9 mi
3h 15m
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 52m
£79–233
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 38m
£85–189

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–270 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cranleigh Drive via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 21m.

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