There are 5 ways to get from Bowdon to Salford by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Altrincham to Cornbrooktram Purple Line / ...
20 min£2–4Line 263 bus
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Trafford Barbus 263
36 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bowdon to Salfordtaxi 9.8 mi
21 min£23–28Drive 9.8 mi
- Drive from Bowdon to Salfordcar 9.8 mi
21 min£3–4Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Bow Green Road to Altrincham Interchangebus 287 / ...
- Take the tram from Altrincham to Cornbrooktram Purple Line / ...
42 min£4–6
Bowdon to Salford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bowdon to Salford is to line 263 bus which costs £2 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Bowdon to Salford is to tram which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £4.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Trafford Bar. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altrincham and arriving at Cornbrook. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Bowdon and Salford is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bowdon to Salford without a car is to tram which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £4.
The tram from Altrincham to Cornbrook takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Bowdon to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Altrincham Interchange station.
Bowdon to Salford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Altrincham station.
Bowdon to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Trafford Bar station.
What companies run services between Bowdon, England and Salford, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Altrincham to Cornbrook every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Trafford Bar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Altrincham to Cornbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Altrincham to Cornbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Bow Green Road to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 1925 634296
- [email protected]
- Website
- Warrington's Own Buses
Bus from Bow Green Road to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Warrington's Own Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £23–28
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
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Booking & Getting There
Bowdon to Salford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cornbrook station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowdon to Salford is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bowdon to Salford.
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