The average train between Penrith and Salford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Penrith 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 Penrith and Salford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Salford. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Salford station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Penrith to Salford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Salford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Penrith to Salford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Salford is 134.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m.