The cheapest and fastest trains from Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
3 m
Average duration
3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salford Central (SFD) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.






Live departures
Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:04 Salford Central (SFD) | 0h03 | 08:07 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:04 Salford Central (SFD) | 0h03 | 13:07 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:46 Salford Central (SFD) | 0h03 | 16:49 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Distance 1 km |
Average train duration 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 18:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Salford Central (SFD) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Salford Central (SFD) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Salford Central (SFD) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:25 - 19:35 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Onward travel information: Located on both sides of New Bailey Street for buses to Bolton, Eccles and Piccadilly Gardens. Maximum distance 120 yards/110m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station on New Bailey Street.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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