The average train between Sunderland and Salford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Salford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Salford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Salford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Salford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Sunderland to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Sunderland to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Salford is 168.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 48m.