York to Salford by train

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Overview: trains from York to Salford

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 01:35 View journey
Last train 21:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 93
Trains / day 80 View all
Cheapest journey £59.00 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 39m
Train operators 5

York to Salford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from York to Salford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 93 kilometres.

Train cost between York and Salford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £59.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

York to Salford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Salford is at 01:38 and the last is at 21:16. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 01:35 and the last one is at 21:41. You can expect 80 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 9 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from York to Salford

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 20 minutes. The total distance travelled is 93 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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.

Making your York to Salford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Salford.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Salford

Want to know more about your journey from York 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 York and Salford covers 93 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.