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Stockport to Salford Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 15 daily train trips between Stockport and Salford. The average train journey from Stockport to Salford takes 39 minutes, but some Northern Rail train trips are as short as 35 minutes.
| Distance | 8 mi (12 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 35m |
| Lowest price | $2.98 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Stockport to Salford?
2 train services operate from Stockport to Salford. Northern Rail usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 11 | 0h 37m | $3.22 |
| TransPennine Express | 4 | 0h 44m | $6.32 |
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.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Stockport to Salford start from $6, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express schedules to Salford. TransPennine Express in Stockport leaves from Stockport Train Station . And in Salford trains arrive at Salford Crescent .
From Stockport to Salford train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Salford faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 35 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Salford.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Stockport to Salford
Trains departing from Stockport to Salford tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Stockport at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 15 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 Stockport.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Stockport?
Main departure station: Heaton Chapel Station
There are two stations in Stockport where you can board the train to Salford.
All train stations in Stockport:
Heaton Chapel Station
Stockport 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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