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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $427.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $427 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salford costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $398 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salford costing on average $427 (€359).
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€60). The journey takes 4h 41m versus 4h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
- 4:40 PM4h20London9:00 PMSalford$141One-way0 transfers
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- 4:40 PM4h20London9:00 PMSalford$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:40 PM4h10London11:50 PMSalford$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salford:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salford costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $398 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salford costing on average $427 (€359).
Other travel options to Salford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Salford as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salford by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Salford by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Salford by train.
- 46 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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