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Compare train and bus for Salford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salford to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Salford to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salford to Liverpool:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to Liverpool costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 52m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salford to Liverpool
How to get from Salford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salford to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
7:00 PM 1h15 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:00 PM 1h15 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C32614+G160188:04 AM 0h55 Salford Central (SFD) 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- L89343+C24945
9:03 AM 0h56 Salford Central (SFD) 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15926+C32620
8:35 AM 0h58 Salford Central (SFD) 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - L89467 · G86162
8:15 AM 1h13 Salford Central (SFD) 9:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:40 AM 1h25 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 9:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:10 AM 1h25 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:40 PM 1h25 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salford to Liverpool:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to Liverpool costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salford and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salford Central (SFD) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway to go to Liverpool by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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