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How to get fromEdinburgh to Salford Quaysby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 28m
    £52–118

  2. Drive  209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Salford Quayscar car 209.4 mi
    3h 50m
    £52–75

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 5m
    £64–158

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 46m
    £67–108

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 50m
    £76–204

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 54m
    £68–172

Edinburgh to Salford Quays by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Salford Quays, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Salford Crescent via Preston in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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