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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Burnley is to line 41 bus and bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Burnley is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sale Metrolink Stop and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Sale to Burnley?

The distance between Sale and Burnley is 30 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Burnley without a car is to tram and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £5 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Sale to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Burnley bus from?

Sale to Burnley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Sale Metrolink Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Burnley train from?

Sale to Burnley train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Sale station.

Where does the Sale to Burnley bus arrive?

Sale to Burnley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Victoria Rail Station.

Where does the Sale to Burnley train arrive?

Sale to Burnley train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Sale to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Burnley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Sale to Burnley.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Burnley.

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

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

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Sale to Shudehilltram Green Line
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
1h 46m
£6
Line 41 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Victoria Rail Stationbus 41
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
2h 23m
£5
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Sale to Victoriatram Green Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
1h 54m
£13–23
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Burnleycar 32.8 mi
41 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sale to Burnleytaxi 32.8 mi
41 min
£70–85

Sale to Burnley by bus

565Weekly Buses

2h 23mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.2 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Mechanics Institute via Victoria Rail Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 23m.

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