The average train between Salford and Lancaster takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Salford to Lancaster. 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 Salford and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Lancaster station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Salford to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Salford to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Salford to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Salford and Lancaster is 70.6 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Lancaster via Bolton in around 1h 22m.