The average train between Salford and Manchester takes 5 min and the fastest train takes 4 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Salford to Manchester. 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 every 20 minutes between Salford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salford station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Salford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Salford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Salford to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Salford and Manchester is 3.6 km. The road distance is 3 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Salford Crescent to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 7 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.