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It takes an average of 6h 17m to travel from London to Salford Central by train, over a distance of around 163 miles (263 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from London to Salford Central and tickets for this journey start from £37.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Salford Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 44m | |
| Distance | 163 miles (263 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £37.10 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from London to Salford Central in 2 hours 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London to Salford Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 17 minutes to travel the 163 miles (263 km) from London to Salford Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Salford Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from London to Salford Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Salford Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.