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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Sale is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Sale is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Sale. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Sale. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Sale via Sheffield and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Leicester to Sale?

The distance between Leicester and Sale is 114 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Sale without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Leicester to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Sale bus from?

Leicester to Sale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Sale train from?

Leicester to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Sale?

The best way to get from Leicester to Sale is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Sale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Sale train arrive?

Leicester to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Sale is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leicester to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 3774+ hotels available in Sale.

Leicester to Sale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Sale by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 48m
£51–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 21m
£15–25
Drive 89 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Salecar 89 mi
2h
£22–32
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Saletram
2h 52m
£42–68
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 20m
£28–62

Leicester to Sale by train and tram

232Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Sale via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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