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Manchester to Salford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Salford takes 9 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Salford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Salford bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Salford. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 8 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Salford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Salford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Salford, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Barton Arcade to Paddington Close every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. SightSeeing Manchester also services this route twice daily.

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