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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sale Metrolink Stop and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Sale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sale and Edinburgh is 228 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Sale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh train from?

Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh train arrive?

Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Edinburgh is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Sale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2819+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sale to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sale to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£68–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 2m
£36–59
Drive 212.2 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Edinburghcar 212.2 mi
3h 49m
£53–76
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 21m
£65–170
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 44m
£51–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Drive to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 58m
£82–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 41m
£70–169

Sale to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Sale, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Princes Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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