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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Salford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
56 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Salford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Salford will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for Salford 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 56 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
08:141h58
Sheffield10:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
02:531h44
Sheffield04:37Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:352h37
Sheffield07:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:322h40
Sheffield07:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:081h49
Sheffield05:57Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
02:531h44
Sheffield04:37Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:081h49
Sheffield05:57Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
08:141h58
Sheffield10:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:352h37
Sheffield07:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
04:322h40
Sheffield07:12Salford
£321One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Salford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Sheffield to Salford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:10
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:20 Sheffield | 3h09 | 05:29 Salford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:53 Sheffield | 2h24 | 05:17 Salford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:08 Sheffield | 1h49 | 05:57 Salford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:35 Sheffield | 2h37 | 07:12 Salford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Sheffield | 1h58 | 10:12 Salford | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Salford
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Trains from Sheffield to Salford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 23:35 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Salford trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Salford from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£31
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
£30
first_transpennine_express frequency
13 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
£23
east_midlands_trains frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Salford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Salford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Salford.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sheffield and Salford. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Salford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Salford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train distance from Sheffield to Salford is 56 km.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Salford is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train journey from Sheffield to Salford covers a distance of 56 km and takes approximately 1h 35m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Salford is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Salford Central (SFD).
The first train from Sheffield to Salford leaves at 3:35.
The last train from Sheffield to Salford departs at 23:35.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to Salford.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Salford.
Trains from Sheffield to Salford run approximately 3 times per day.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Salford.
To get from Sheffield to Salford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Salford
Sheffield
Salford
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Salford.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
Dining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in Salford is Salford Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salford Central for your journey to Salford from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:25 - 19:35 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Salford Central
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 21:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Public transport options for Salford Crescent
- 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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