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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Bristol is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Sale to Bristol?

The distance between Sale and Bristol is 177 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sale to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Bristol bus from?

Sale to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Bristol train from?

Sale to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Bristol?

The best way to get from Sale to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Sale to Bristol bus arrive?

Sale to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sale to Bristol train arrive?

Sale to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Sale to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Bristol is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Sale to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2561+ hotels available in Bristol.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 29m
£93–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
5h 45m
£19–30
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 42m
£34–87
Drive 159.7 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Bristolcar 159.7 mi
2h 42m
£39–57
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 27m
£53–145
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 19m
£102–261

Sale to Bristol by bus and foot

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 42m.

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