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Salford to Manchester Central buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Salford and Manchester Central takes 11 min and the fastest bus takes 8 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Salford to Manchester Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Salford to Manchester Central bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Salford and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 11:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 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 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salford to Manchester Central? 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 Salford to Manchester Central.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Frederick Road to St James Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min.

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