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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Handforth is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Handforth is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Handforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Handforth. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Paddock South via Wythenshawe Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Sale to Handforth?

The distance between Sale and Handforth is 16 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Handforth without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 8m and costs £4 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Sale to Handforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Handforth bus from?

Sale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Handforth train from?

Sale to Handforth train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.

Where does the Sale to Handforth bus arrive?

Sale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wythenshawe Interchange station.

Where does the Sale to Handforth train arrive?

Sale to Handforth train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sale to Handforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Handforth is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Sale to Handforth.

Where can I stay near Handforth?

There are 3107+ hotels available in Handforth.

Sale to Handforth - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 249 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sale to Handforth by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Sale to PiccadillyPurple Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HandforthManchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
1h 8m
£5–12
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sale to Handforth9.3 mi
15 min
£3–4
Line 249 bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from John Street to Wythenshawe Interchange248 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Paddock South130
1h 46m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sale to Handforth9.3 mi
15 min
£22–27

Sale to Handforth by tram and train

213Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.8 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Paddock South via Wythenshawe Interchange in around 1h 46m.

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