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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $143 Average price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m 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* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salford:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salford costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salford costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Salford Central (SFD).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Salford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Salford by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Salford by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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