How to get to Manchester from Salford

There are 2 ways to get from Salford to Manchester: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Salford is by taking a train, which costs on average £4.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Salford to Manchester:

Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £1.

The fastest way from Salford to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3 min.

There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:

Coach takes 7 min on average.

The Salford to Manchester distance is approximately 2 miles.

The average frequency per day from Salford to Manchester is:

• 6 coaches a day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Salford as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Salford to Manchester:

• Trains mostly depart from Salford Central and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

The following travel companies offer services from Salford to Manchester:

• Travel with Northern Rail (3) for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Salford to Manchester tickets on Omio for £4.

Yes, there are direct routes from Salford to Manchester with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct coach to Manchester with Bee Network with 5 direct coaches per day.
• You can find 2 direct trains per day to Manchester with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.