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Trip Overview

The average train between Widnes and Salford takes 1h and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Widnes 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.

1h
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Widnes to Salford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Widnes and Salford. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Salford at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways52 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways51 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express1h 4m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express1h 4m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express1h 4m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express55 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express58 min • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 8m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express1h 4m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Widnes to Salford? 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 Widnes to Salford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Salford, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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