The average train between Salford and Edinburgh takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford to Edinburgh. 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 hourly between Salford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Salford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Salford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Salford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salford and Edinburgh is 280.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 1m.