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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Leicester is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Sale to Leicester?

The distance between Sale and Leicester is 114 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Sale to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Leicester bus from?

Sale to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Sale to Leicester?

The best way to get from Sale to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Sale to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sale to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Leicester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Sale to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Leicester.

Sale to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Sale to Leicester by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 52m
£48–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 4m
£15–24
Drive 88.8 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Leicestercar 88.8 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Sale to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 2m
£43–69

Sale to Leicester by tram and train

215Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Leicester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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