The average train between Northampton and Salford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Salford. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Salford at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Salford. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Salford station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Northampton to Salford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Salford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Northampton to Salford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Northampton and Salford is 166.9 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Manchester Piccadilly via Rugby in around 2h 28m.