Salford to Leeds by train

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Overview: trains from Salford to Leeds

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salford to Leeds, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:40 View journey
Last train 23:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 57m View journey
Distance (km) 58
Trains / day 68 View all
Cheapest journey AU$17.52 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 16m
Train operators 4

Explore Salford to Leeds by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Salford to Leeds aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Salford and Leeds

The cheapest train tickets from Salford to Leeds start at AU$17.52. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, AU$15. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around AU$17.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Salford to Leeds is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Salford to Leeds daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Leeds on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 68 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:40: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:36: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:18: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:56: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 11 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Salford to Leeds

The quickest time by train is 57 minutes, travelling a total distance of 58 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Salford to Leeds?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Additional information on train travel from Salford to Leeds

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Leeds city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Salford to Leeds

Want to know more about your journey from Salford to Leeds? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Salford and Leeds by train is 58 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.