Leeds to Salford by train

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Overview: trains from Leeds to Salford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leeds 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 03:35 View journey
Last train 20:21 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 58
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey CA$41.60 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 42m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Leeds to Salford

Ready to book a trip from Leeds to Salford by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Leeds and Salford

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Salford start at CA$41.60. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leeds to Salford 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Leeds to Salford

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Leeds to Salford:

  • 03:35 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 20:21 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:19 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 20:21 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 37 minutes from Leeds toward Salford.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 23 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Leeds to Salford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 58 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Leeds and Salford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Leeds to Salford by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Salford.

FAQs about the train journey from Leeds to Salford

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

The total distance between Leeds and Salford 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.