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Cambridge to Salford Crescent by train
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:03 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | Salford Crescent | |
| Journey time | From 3h 59m | |
| Distance | 135 miles (217 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Cambridge to Salford Crescent by train
Looking to travel from Cambridge to Salford Crescent by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 11 minutes to travel from Cambridge to Salford Crescent by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 59 minutes though. You'll usually find 43 trains per day running along the 135 miles (217 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Salford Crescent, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to get to Salford Crescent. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cambridge to Salford Crescent in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Salford Crescent
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