Going from Atherton to Salford by train

About to set off from Atherton to Salford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Atherton and Salford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$19.48, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Atherton to Salford departure frequency and train timetable

With 61 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 11 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:18 and the last one is at 22:46. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:56, with the last one at 22:46.

Average train travel time from Atherton to Salford

The quickest time by train is 15 minutes, travelling a total distance of 16 kilometres.

When do tickets between Atherton and Salford go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Atherton and Salford 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Additional information on train travel from Atherton to Salford

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 Salford city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Atherton to Salford by train?

The distance between Atherton and Salford is 16 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Atherton to Salford?

The cheapest fare on this route is CA$19.48. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Atherton to Salford train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Atherton to Salford by train?

The fastest journey is 15 minutes.