How to get to Leeds from Salford

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Compare coach and train for Salford to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 60 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Salford to Leeds is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Salford to Leeds:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to Leeds costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Salford to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salford and Leeds including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-13.53. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Salford to Leeds

How to get to Leeds from Salford by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Salford to Leeds is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    12:201h10
    Salford
    13:30Leeds
    £41One-way
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  • FlixBus
    12:201h10
    Salford
    13:30Leeds
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:201h10
    Salford
    13:30Leeds
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    14:501h10
    Salford
    16:00Leeds
    £71One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Salford to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salford to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salford and Leeds including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Salford to Leeds is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Salford to Leeds:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salford to Leeds costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Salford to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 0m.

The Salford to Leeds distance is approximately 60 km.
The average frequency per day from Salford to Leeds is:
  • Around 16 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salford and Leeds as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salford to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salford Central (SFD) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salford to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by coach.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salford to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Salford to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX), Dublin, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Salford to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.

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