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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Salford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Salford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price | €152 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Salford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Salford
Travel to Salford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Salford.
There are 3 options to travel to Salford from London including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Salford from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Salford:
Taking a bus costs $34 (€31) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $47 (€42) for the same trip.
A bus is $70 (€63) less than a train with an average ticket price of $82 (€74) from London to Salford.
The fastest way from London to Salford is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Salford that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 5 min.
Getting to Salford by train takes 2 h 44 min on average.
The distance from London to Salford is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Salford is:
- 39 buses a day.
- 9 flights a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Salford as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Salford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Salford:
- You can take a bus from London to Salford with Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with Megabus from London to Salford.
- You can go to Salford from London by plane with British Airways. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $47 (€42) with British Airways from London to Salford on Omio.
- You can travel by train from London to Salford with Avanti West Coast, and you can find Avanti West Coast London to Salford tickets for $82 (€74) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Salford with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 21 direct buses a day to Salford with Megabus.
- You can find 6 direct flights per day to Salford with British Airways.
Direct services to Salford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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