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Trip Overview

The average train between Salford and Glasgow takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford to Glasgow. 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 40m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Salford to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Salford and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salford to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 27m.

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