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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Salford Quays takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

3h 22m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Salford Quays train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Salford Quays? 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 Edinburgh to Salford Quays.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Salford Quays, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Salford Crescent via Preston in around 3h 27m.

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