The average train between Bristol and Salford Quays takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Salford Quays. 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 Bristol and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Bristol to Salford Quays train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Salford Quays train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Bristol and Salford Quays is 225.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.