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How to get fromSale to Leicesterby tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Dane Road to Piccadillytram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
    3h
    £39–66
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    5h 3m
    £15–22
  3. Drive  89.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sale to Leicestercar car 89.9 mi
    2h 2m
    £23–33
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain train Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 7m
    £49–75
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    5h 28m
    £22–37

Sale to Leicester by tram and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sale, England and Leicester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Leicester via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Nottingham in around 4h 7m.

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