The average train between Manchester Airport Station 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 Station 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 every 20 minutes between Manchester Airport Station and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport Station is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 12:54 AM. 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport Station to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport Station station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Manchester Airport Station to Salford Quays train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport Station to Salford Quays train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Harbour City station.
The distance between Manchester Airport Station and Salford Quays is 12 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bar every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 42 min.
