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Preston to Salford by train
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First train05:48
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Last train22:50
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey36m
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Distance43 kilometres
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Trains per day71
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Avg. journey time44m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Salford by train
Fast trains from Preston to Salford take around 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 43 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Salford.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Salford?
Direct trains from Preston to Salford have been found.
We usually find around 72 direct trains on the route from Preston to Salford every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 69 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Salford?
The Preston to Salford train travel time is normally about 36 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Salford train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Salford is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:48 and the last train is around 22:50. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 05:12, and the last at 23:31.

What's the Preston to Salford train price?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Salford are $13.45.
When to book Preston to Salford train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Salford by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Salford?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Salford, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Northern
- Northern Rail
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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