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TransPennine Express
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Northwich to Salford by train

First train

05:28

Last train

21:29

Departure station

Northwich

Arrival station

Salford

Journey time

From 1h 20m

Distance

18 miles (29 km)

Frequency

19 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Northwich to Salford in 1 hour 20 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Northwich to Salford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 41 minutes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) from Northwich to Salford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 19 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Northwich to Salford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Northwich to Salford

Want to know more about your journey from Northwich to Salford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Salford from Northwich?

To travel to Salford from Northwich, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 20 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Northwich to Salford?

Trains from Northwich to Salford take an average of 1 hour and 41 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 20 minutes. You'll usually find 19 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Northwich and Salford by train?

The quickest journey time between Northwich and Salford by train is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Northwich to Salford?

No, there are no direct trains running from Northwich to Salford, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Northwich to Salford

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Northwich to Salford is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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