There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Salford by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 27m£68–139Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Manchester211.3 mi
4h 13m£13–35Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h£24–40Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3h 17m£79–226Bus via Salford Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 23m£27–42Drive 210.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Salfordcar 210.1 mi
3h 31m£52–74Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3h 42m£94–227Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 3m£66–165
Scotland to Salford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Salford is to rideshare which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Salford is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £75 - £230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Salford. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Salford Crescent via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Scotland and Salford is 221 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Salford without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Scotland to Salford, including transfers.
Scotland to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Salford is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Salford, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Salford Crescent via Preston in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–370
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Glasgow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Scotland to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Salford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Scotland to Salford.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scotland and Salford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.