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How to get fromBristol to Saleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Sale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 28m
    £78–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    4h 29m
    £22–33

  3. Drive  159.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Salecar car 159.8 mi
    2h 43m
    £40–57

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 40m
    £57–144

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 21m
    £30–49

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 7m
    £63–169

Bristol to Sale by bus

Calendar128Weekly Buses
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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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