The average bus between Edinburgh and Salford Quays takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Salford Quays. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Salford Quays? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Salford Quays is 281.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Howard Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 24m.