Train from Salford to Manchester: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Salford to Manchester on 26 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Urmston
Manchester Oxford RoadNo tags
NorthernTrain
Salford Crescent
Manchester AirportNo tags
NorthernTrain
Salford Crescent
Manchester AirportNo tags
NorthernTrain
Patricroft
DeansgateNo tags
NorthernTrain
Patricroft
DeansgateNo tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day
10mAverage duration
5 milesDistance
0kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£4 - £4Average duration24m
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Average price£4 - £5Average duration10m
0kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£3 - £3Average duration20m
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salford to Manchester 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 Salford to Manchester?

    The cheapest train tickets from Salford to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £4. 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 Salford to Manchester?

    The average train journey time from Salford to Manchester is 10m, covering a distance of 5 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9m and is operated by Northern.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.

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

    The earliest train from Salford to Manchester departs at 07:18. And the latest train departs at 17:45.

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

    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 27 reviews.

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

    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 Salford to Manchester?

    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 Salford to Manchester?

    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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