Lancaster to Salford Trains

Lancaster to Salford trains

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The average train between Lancaster and Salford takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is an hourly train service from Lancaster 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.

1h 7m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bolton

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Take the train from Lancaster to Boltontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
Take the train from Bolton to Salford Crescenttrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...

1h 1m

£18–36

Lancaster to Salford train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Salford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Salford at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:28 PM → 4:30 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 5:30 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 5:59 PM
1h 10m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 6:30 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:51 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:51 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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