The average train between Northwich and Salford takes 1h 8m 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.
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 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Altrincham and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Salford. However, there are services departing from Northwich station and arriving at Salford station via Altrincham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Northwich to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.
Northwich to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cornbrook station.
Book your Northwich to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Northwich and Salford is 29.7 km. The road distance is 34 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 1h 2m.