The average bus between Leicester and Sale takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 every 2 hours between Leicester and Sale. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Sale. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Leicester to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Leicester and Sale is 118.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.