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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Sale is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Sale is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Sale. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Sale. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Sale via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Bristol to Sale?

The distance between Bristol and Sale is 177 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Sale without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Bristol to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Sale bus from?

Bristol to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Sale train from?

Bristol to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Sale?

The best way to get from Bristol to Sale is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Bristol to Sale bus arrive?

Bristol to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Sale train arrive?

Bristol to Sale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Sale is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bristol to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3726+ hotels available in Sale.

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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Sale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 27m
£78–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
4h 24m
£21–33
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Salecar 159.8 mi
2h 43m
£40–58
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 11m
£57–143
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 20m
£28–47
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 11m
£63–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 42m
£121–354

Bristol to Sale by train and tram

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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