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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salford to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 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 $24, while a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $428 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Salford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salford to London:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to London costing on average $117.
A bus is $405 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salford to London costing on average $428.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 4m 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 Salford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 AM 6h05 Salford 2:35 PM London $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 AM 6h05 Salford 2:35 PM London $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:10 PM 4h40 Salford 6:50 PM London $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salford to London:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to London costing on average $117.
A bus is $405 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salford to London costing on average $428.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 47 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salford and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Salford Central (SFD) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 41 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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