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Northwich to Salford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northwich and Salford takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich 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 11m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

best
  1. Take the train from Greenbank to Altrinchamtrain train Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the tram from Altrincham to Cornbrooktram tram Purple Line / ...
56 min
£7–13

Northwich to Salford train times

Trains run hourly between Northwich and Salford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Salford at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Altrincham and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink58 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 5m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink7h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink59 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink58 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink59 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink58 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink1h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolink59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northwich to Salford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Northwich to Salford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Northwich, England and Salford, England?

There is no direct connection from Northwich to Salford. However, you can take the train to Altrincham, walk to Altrincham, then take the vehicle to Cornbrook.

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