The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Salford Crescent (SLD) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y02239 | On time 06:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h25 | 06:42 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02238 | On time 06:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h24 | 07:12 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02216 | On time 07:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h26 | 07:43 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02200 | On time 07:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h24 | 08:12 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02642 | On time 08:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h25 | 08:42 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02162 | On time 08:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h24 | 09:12 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD)
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:17 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Salford Crescent (SLD) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Salford Crescent (SLD) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Salford Crescent (SLD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 21:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Located on The Crescent for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Eccles and Bolton. Maximum distance 300 yards/274m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station near to the roundabout.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 21:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Located on The Crescent for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Eccles and Bolton. Maximum distance 300 yards/274m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station near to the roundabout.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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