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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 $11. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $157 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Salford:
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salford costing on average $157 (€129).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salford costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Salford
How to get from London to Salford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Salford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 PM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 PM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W34061+
P2402912:53 PM2h53London Euston (EUS)3:46 PMSalford Central (SFD)$931One-way1 transfer - W34269+G89614 · P2414512:13 PM2h44London Euston (EUS)2:57 PMSalford Central (SFD)$1121One-way2 transfers
- W34179+
C24619+G8532412:33 PM2h45London Euston (EUS)3:18 PMSalford Central (SFD)$1221One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM4h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$211One-way0 transfers
- BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:45 AMManchester Airport$3511One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$3511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salford:
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salford costing on average $157 (€129).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salford costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Salford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Salford Central (SFD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Salford by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Salford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Salford by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 18 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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