The average bus between Bristol and Sale takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Sale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Sale. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Sale at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Sale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Sale. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Sale station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Bristol to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Bristol and Sale is 219.8 km. The road distance is 280 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.