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Trip Overview

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.

2h 3m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Salford train times

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 9:35 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Salford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Salford, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Salford Crescent via Preston in around 2h 14m.

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