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Lancaster to Salford Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

4 trains operate daily from Lancaster to Salford. The train trip from Lancaster to Salford is usually about one hour and 13 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Northern Rail train can get you there in as little as one hour and 8 minutes.

Distance44 mi (71 km)
Fastest train1h 8m
Lowest price$10.97
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Lancaster to Salford?

2 train services operate from Lancaster to Salford. Northern Rail usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Avanti West Coast11h 21m$31.32
Northern Rail31h 10m$10.97
  • Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.

  • Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lancaster to Salford

The distance between Lancaster and Salford is approximately 44 miles, or 71 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 8 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lancaster to Salford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Lancaster at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Salford to Lancaster.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Lancaster?

Main departure station: Lancaster Train Station

There is one train station in Lancaster.

All train stations in Lancaster:

  • Lancaster Train Station

Where is the train station in Salford?

Main arrival station: Salford Crescent

Salford has one train station.

All train stations in Salford:

  • Salford Crescent

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