Manchester Airport (MAN) to Salford Quays Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Salford Quays trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Salford Quays takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

47 min
Duration: 13 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train, tram

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Take the tram from Piccadilly to Harbour Citytram Blue Line

41 min

£6–10

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Salford Quays train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

11:44 AM → 12:24 PM
40 min • 1 change
11:48 AM → 12:39 PM
51 min • 1 change
12:04 PM → 12:54 PM
50 min • 1 change
12:25 PM → 1:09 PM
44 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 6:09 AM
44 min • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:24 AM
44 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:39 AM
51 min • 1 change

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