Train from Liverpool to Salford: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Liverpool to Salford on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
UrmstonNo tags
NorthernTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
UrmstonNo tags
NorthernTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
Salford CrescentNo tags
NorthernTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
UrmstonNo tags
NorthernTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
UrmstonNo tags

Get from Liverpool to Salford

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 58 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
58mAverage duration
26 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Salford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Liverpool to Salford?

    The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Salford start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £7. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Salford?

    The average train journey time from Liverpool to Salford is 58m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 39m and is operated by Transpennine Express.

  3. Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Salford route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Salford?

    The earliest train from Liverpool to Salford departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 17:22.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Salford?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool to Salford?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Liverpool to Salford?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to Salford?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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