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 £30 - £55 and takes 9h.

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 39m and costs £70 - £270.

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 Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h.

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 Birmingham New Street 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 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sale to Exeter by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 29m
£108–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
9h
£33–51
Drive 230.8 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Exetercar 230.8 mi
3h 52m
£57–82
Tram, fly to Exeter
1. Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 39m
£74–267
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 30m
£103–323
Train #2
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 56m
£128–218
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 25m
£92–253
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 42m
£151–418

Sale to Exeter by tram and train

120Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Exeter St Davids via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Exeter via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h.

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