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The average train between Salford and Edinburgh takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£50–127

Salford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Salford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salford to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Salford to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Salford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 1m.

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