The average train between Edinburgh and Salford Quays takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Edinburgh to Salford Quays train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Salford Quays train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Salford Quays is 281.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
