The average train between Aberdeen and Salford takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Salford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Salford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Salford at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Salford. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Salford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Aberdeen to Salford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Salford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Book your Aberdeen to Salford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 5 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Salford is 406.7 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Salford Crescent via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 6h 47m.