The average train between York and Salford Quays takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Salford Quays. 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 30 minutes between York and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 31m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
1h 47m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
2h 8m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
2h 8m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
2h 8m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
2h 8m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 change
2h 7m • 1 change
1h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from York to Salford Quays? 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Imperial War Museum station via Manchester Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
York to Salford Quays train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Salford Quays train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Imperial War Museum station.
The distance between York and Salford Quays is 96.2 km. The road distance is 110 km.
There is no direct connection from York to Salford Quays. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, then take the vehicle to Imperial War Museum. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Harbour City via Manchester Piccadilly and Piccadilly in around 2h 10m.