The average train between Peterborough and Salford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Salford. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Peterborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Salford. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Salford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Peterborough to Salford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Salford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Peterborough to Salford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Peterborough and Salford is 170.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Road via Doncaster in around 3h 2m.