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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sale via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sale is 228 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sale without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sale train from?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Sale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sale is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sale is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Sale.

Edinburgh to Sale - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 47m
£80–135
Drive 211.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Salecar 211.8 mi
3h 48m
£52–76
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 12m
£60–160
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 47m
£73–138
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 56m
£72–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 56m
£74–174

Edinburgh to Sale by train and tram

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sale, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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