Cambridge to Salford Trains

Cambridge to Salford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Salford takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 33m

£87–171

Cambridge to Salford train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Salford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Salford at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:12 PM → 4:19 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:23 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 6:19 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:19 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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