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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Salford takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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.

3h 30m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Glasgow to Salford train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Salford. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Salford at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.

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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Salford, England?

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

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