The average train between Carlisle and Salford takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 hourly between Carlisle and Salford. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Salford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Salford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Salford station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Carlisle to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Carlisle to Salford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Salford is 162.1 km. The road distance is 198 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 47m.