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Compare train and coach for Salford to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salford to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 14 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£2 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 6m faster (16m by train vs 22m by car) and roughly £0.94 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£2 vs £3). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Salford to Bolton
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salford and Bolton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Salford Central (SFD) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Bolton by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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