The average train between Manchester and Salford takes 6 min and the fastest train takes 4 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 20 minutes between Manchester and Salford. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Salford at 10:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Salford station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Manchester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Book your Manchester to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Salford is 3.6 km. The road distance is 3 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Salford Crescent every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 7 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 5 times a week.