The average train between Peterborough and Salford takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Salford at 3:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Salford. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Salford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
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 Victoria 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 250 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Manchester Victoria via Leeds in around 2h 49m.