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Salford to Sheffield by bus

Sheffield lies 56 km (35 mi) east of Salford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 68 km (42 mi) of road.

SalfordSheffield

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SalfordSheffield
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population129,794556,500
Elevation44 m (144 ft)75 m (246 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesM5–OX7S1–S99

Where to book buses from Salford to Sheffield

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Sheffield

Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Sheffield

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Common questions

How far is Sheffield from Salford?

56 km (35 mi) in a straight line, east of Salford; by road roughly 68 km (42 mi).

How long does it take to get from Salford to Sheffield by bus?

About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Salford and Sheffield?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where can I stay in Sheffield?

Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.