Sheffield to Salford by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Salford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to Salford, 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 03:25 View journey
Last train 22:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 54
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey AU$26.83 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 27m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Sheffield to Salford

So you’re considering going from Sheffield to Salford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Sheffield to Salford

Ready to book tickets from Sheffield to Salford? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Sheffield and Salford typically run AU$26.83.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Sheffield to Salford departure timetable

On this route, 40 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Sheffield at 03:25 and the last leaving at 22:11 during the week.

For weekend travel to Salford, the earliest departure is at 05:11 and the last one is at 22:24. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 28 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Salford?

This journey covers a total of 54 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Sheffield and Salford

Tickets for travel between Sheffield and Salford can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Sheffield to Salford

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Salford city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Salford

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

The train journey between Sheffield and Salford spans 54 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.