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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dane Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Sale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sale and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh bus from?

Sale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Edinburgh is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Sale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2922+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sale to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Sale to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£64–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 21m
£30–56
Drive 212.2 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Edinburghcar 212.2 mi
3h 49m
£53–76
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 19m
£53–144
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram Replacement Bus
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 11m
£83–144
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 52m
£68–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£71–171

Sale to Edinburgh by tram and train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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