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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Exeter is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Exeter is to tram and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Sale to Exeter?

The distance between Sale and Exeter is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Sale to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Exeter bus from?

Sale to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Exeter train from?

Sale to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Sale to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sale to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Sale to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sale to Exeter train arrive?

Sale to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Sale to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Exeter is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Sale to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1531+ hotels available in Exeter.

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There are 6 ways to get from Sale to Exeter by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 30m
£123–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 40m
£28–67
Drive 230.8 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Exetercar 230.8 mi
3h 52m
£57–82
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Sale to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 24m
£83–204
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 43m
£112–184
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 55m
£113–209

Sale to Exeter by bus and foot

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Bampfylde Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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