4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Salford
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Salford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Salford will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Blackpool for Salford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:221h24Blackpool16:46Salford£141One-way0 changes
- 15:221h24Blackpool16:46Salford£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Blackpool to Salford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Salford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 62 km
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£18 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Blackpool to Salford train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Salford trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89826 · P28784 | On time 7:24 Layton (LAY) | 1h22 | 8:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89828 · L89250 | On time 7:56 Layton (LAY) | 1h33 | 9:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89831 · P28787 | On time 8:26 Layton (LAY) | 1h20 | 9:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24707 · G89833 · L89253 | On time 8:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 10:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
G89552 · G89165 · C32646+ W84899 | On time 8:50 Layton (LAY) | 1h43 | 10:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 3 changes | |
| G89836 · P28790 | On time 9:28 Layton (LAY) | 1h18 | 10:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24710 · G89839 · L89256 | On time 9:29 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h00 | 11:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89843 · P28793 | On time 10:28 Layton (LAY) | 1h18 | 11:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24713 · G89847 · L89259 | On time 10:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 12:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89850 · P28797 | On time 11:27 Layton (LAY) | 1h19 | 12:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24716 · G89854 · L89262 | 11:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 13:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89857 · P28801 | On time 12:28 Layton (LAY) | 1h18 | 13:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24719 · G89861 · L89265 | 12:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 14:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89169 · C32639+W84908 | On time 13:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 14:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89863 · P28805 | On time 13:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 14:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89863 · P28805 | On time 13:28 Layton (LAY) | 1h18 | 14:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24722 · G89865 · L89269 | 13:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 15:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89865 · L89269 | On time 13:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h35 | 15:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89176 · C32649+W84912 | On time 14:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 15:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89867 · P28807 | On time 14:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h21 | 15:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89867 · P28807 | On time 14:28 Layton (LAY) | 1h18 | 15:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24725 · G89817 · L89272 | 14:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 16:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
P24725 · P28507 · G85325+ W34124 | On time 14:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h48 | 16:18 Salford Central (SFD) | 3 changes | |
| G89817 · L89272 | 14:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h35 | 16:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89150 · C32659+W84915 | On time 15:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 16:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89819 · P28808 | 15:23 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h23 | 16:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89819 · P28808 | 15:26 Layton (LAY) | 1h20 | 16:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24699 · G89821 · L89276 | On time 15:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 17:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89821 · L89276 | 15:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h35 | 17:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89149 · C32609+W84918 | On time 16:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 17:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89823 · P28809 | 16:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h24 | 17:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89823 · P28809 | 16:25 Layton (LAY) | 1h21 | 17:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24702 · G89825 · L89279 | 16:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 18:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| P24702 · P28511 · G90365+W00587 | 16:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h48 | 18:18 Salford Central (SFD) | 3 changes | |
| G89825 · L89279 | 16:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h35 | 18:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89155 · C32629+W84922 | On time 17:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 18:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89827 · P28810 | On time 17:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h24 | 18:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89827 · P28810 | On time 17:25 Layton (LAY) | 1h21 | 18:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24705 · G89830 · L89282 | 17:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 19:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89830 · L89282 | On time 17:56 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h33 | 19:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89161 · C32641+W84923 | On time 18:05 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h28 | 19:33 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89832 · P28811 | On time 18:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h24 | 19:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89832 · P28811 | On time 18:25 Layton (LAY) | 1h21 | 19:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24708 · G89834 · L89286 | 18:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 20:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89834 · L89286 | On time 18:58 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1h31 | 20:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| G89838 · P28814 | On time 19:25 Layton (LAY) | 1h21 | 20:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24711 · G89841 · L89290 | 19:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h59 | 21:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89845 · P28816 | On time 20:25 Layton (LAY) | 1h21 | 21:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
| P24714 · G89849 · L89382 | 20:30 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1h53 | 22:23 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
| G89852 · P28817 | On time 21:24 Layton (LAY) | 1h23 | 22:47 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool to Salford
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Trains from Blackpool to Salford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Blackpool to Salford trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Blackpool and Salford from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackpool to Salford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Salford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackpool and Salford
Most Blackpool to Salford trains use the Blackpool North to Salford Crescent station pair, with some services arriving at Salford Central. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Salford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackpool station do trains to Salford leave from?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Salford station do trains from Blackpool arrive at?
Getting to Salford Crescent from Salford city centre
Salford Crescent train station facilities and services
Salford Crescent has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salford Crescent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salford Crescent.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salford Crescent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salford Crescent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salford Crescent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, The station is accessed from the main road ( A6,THE CRESCENT) and the corner of University Road There is a lift available at the end of the overbridge (facing the steps of which there is 36 down onto the platform). The lift is available from first to last train, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Salford Central from Salford city centre
Salford Central is 2 km from Salford city centre. Public transport options include:
Salford Central train station facilities and services
Salford Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salford Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salford Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salford Central: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Salford Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salford Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. We regret that wheelchair users cannot board or alight here, due to excessive wheelchair ramp gradients between the train and the very low-height platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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