The average train between Plymouth and Salford takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Salford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Salford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Salford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Salford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Plymouth to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Plymouth to Salford train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Salford is 369 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 20m.