The average train between Gloucester and Salford takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Salford. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Salford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Salford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Salford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Gloucester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gloucester to Salford train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Salford is 180.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m.