How to travel from London to Salford

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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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Flight

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$153

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$143

Average price

5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

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30m

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2h 52m

Average total duration

2h 22m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Megabus

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Avanti West Coast

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British Airways

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from London to Salford

How to get from London to Salford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Salford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM4h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
01:05PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:40PM4h15
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
05:55PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1368
12:55PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
02:00PMManchester Airport
$2961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02235+Northern Rail (3)L09629
08:53AM2h53
London Euston (EUS)
11:46AMSalford Central (SFD)
$2941One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02541+Northern Rail (3)L08210 · G92090
08:33AM2h56
London Euston (EUS)
11:29AMSalford Central (SFD)
$2941One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02620+Northern Rail (3)L08597 · Y25054
08:13AM2h44
London Euston (EUS)
10:57AMSalford Central (SFD)
$2941One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:05PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM4h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM5h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$151One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
05:35PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:45PMManchester Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1380
06:25PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:30PMManchester Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1382
08:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:15PMManchester Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Salford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Salford is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Salford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Salford take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from London to Salford is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Salford is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Salford:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Salford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Salford with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from London to Salford often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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