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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Salford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Salford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Salford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Salford:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Salford costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Leeds to Salford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Salford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:12 PM 1h34 Leeds 4:46 PM Salford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:12 PM 1h34 Leeds 4:46 PM Salford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:12 PM 1h34 Leeds 4:46 PM Salford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Salford:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Salford costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Salford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Salford Crescent (SLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salford by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Salford by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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