What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Salford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Salford is to tram which costs £2 - £3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Salford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Salford is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Salford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ridgefield and arriving at Frederick Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Salford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Salford Crescent. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Salford?

The distance between Manchester and Salford is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Salford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Salford without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Salford?

The train from Manchester Victoria to Salford Crescent takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Salford bus from?

Manchester to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Salford train from?

Manchester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Salford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Salford is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus, which costs and takes 11 min.

Where does the Manchester to Salford bus arrive?

Manchester to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Frederick Road station.

Where does the Manchester to Salford train arrive?

Manchester to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Salford?

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Where can I stay near Salford?

There are 3755+ hotels available in Salford.

Manchester to Salford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Salford by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Salford Crescenttrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
7 min
£3–17
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Langworthytram Blue Line
24 min
£2–3
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Ridgefield to Frederick Roadbus 38 / ...
11 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Salfordtaxi 3 mi
8 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Salfordwalk 2.5 mi
48 min

Manchester to Salford by train

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Salford, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Salford Crescent every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 7 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Ridgefield to Frederick Road every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min.

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