Salford to Bristol bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salford to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 15 Nov

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 15 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

227 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Salford to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salford to Bristol will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Salford for Bristol every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Megabus
11:404h15
Salford
15:55Bristol
£171One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Salford to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 227 km

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Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£55

Average Price

4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

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Live departures

Salford to Bristol bus times

The table below shows live departures for Salford to Bristol coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 14:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
megb11:40 Salford
4h15
15:55 Bristol0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salford to Bristol

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Buses from Salford to Bristol run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 3h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
227 km
Average bus duration
4h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
3h 30m
First bus
05:20
Last bus
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Salford to BristolYou can travel by bus between Salford to Bristol with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£10
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
£17
Megabus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Salford and Bristol

Salford
Bristol
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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