The average train between Chester and Salford takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Salford. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Salford at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester station and arriving at Salford station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Chester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chester to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Salford is 51.8 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.