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Chester - Salford Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 11 intercity buses per day from Chester to Salford. Traveling by bus from Chester to Salford usually takes around 3 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Distance32 mi (52 km)
Shortest duration2h 13m
Cheapest price$16.18
Most frequent serviceNational Express
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What bus companies travel from Chester to Salford?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chester to Salford. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express113h 3m$16.97
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Chester to Salford. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 13 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Chester to Salford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Chester to Salford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Chester?

Main departure station: Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange

Most buses depart from the main station in Chester.

All bus stations in Chester:

  • Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange

Where does the bus arrive in Salford?

Main arrival station: 28 Regent Rd (Toward Ordsall)

Buses arrive in Salford at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Salford:

  • 28 Regent Rd (Toward Ordsall)

  • Regent Rd (Toward Quays)

  • Salford University

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