The cheapest and fastest trains from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£61
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 51 m
Trains on 19 Sept
5
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) you need to make at least one change.
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P240568:532h53London Euston (EUS)11:46Salford Central (SFD)£611One-way1 change
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P286608:132h59London Euston (EUS)11:12Salford Central (SFD)£611One-way1 change
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L89256 · G895818:332h56London Euston (EUS)11:29Salford Central (SFD)£821One-way2 changes
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G89577 · P241308:132h44London Euston (EUS)10:57Salford Central (SFD)£891One-way2 changes
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N608838:332h45London Euston (EUS)11:18Salford Central (SFD)£891One-way2 changes
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G89577 · P241308:132h44London Euston (EUS)10:57Salford Central (SFD)£891One-way2 changes
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G85309+
N608838:332h45London Euston (EUS)11:18Salford Central (SFD)£891One-way2 changes
W33513+
P240568:532h53London Euston (EUS)11:46Salford Central (SFD)£611One-way1 change
W33695+
L89256 · G895818:332h56London Euston (EUS)11:29Salford Central (SFD)£821One-way2 changes
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P286608:132h59London Euston (EUS)11:12Salford Central (SFD)£611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £433.
Distance: 261 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £433 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD):
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) costing on average £67.
A coach is £413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) costing on average £433.
Other travel options to Salford Central (SFD) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £67 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33782+ G89577 · P24130 | 8:13 London Euston (EUS) | 2h44 | 10:57 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
W33782+ P28660 | 8:13 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 11:12 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change | |
W33695+ G89581 · L89256 | 8:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h56 | 11:29 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
W33695+ N60883+ G85309 | 8:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h45 | 11:18 Salford Central (SFD) | 2 changes | |
W33513+ P24056 | 8:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h53 | 11:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD)
Trains from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:13, the last at 08:13. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 8:13 |
Last train 8:13 |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London Euston (EUS) and Salford Central (SFD) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) 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 Central (SFD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Euston (EUS) and Salford Central (SFD)
Most London Euston (EUS) to Salford Central (SFD) trains use the London Euston to Salford Central station pair. Use this guide to compare London Euston (EUS) and Salford Central (SFD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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.
