The average train between Reading and Salford takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Salford. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Salford at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Salford station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
Reading to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Reading and Salford is 242.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.