The average train between Runcorn and Salford takes 1h and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn to Salford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Salford. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Salford. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Salford station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Runcorn to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Runcorn to Salford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Runcorn to Salford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 4 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Salford is 33.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.
