First train | 04:30 | |
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Last train | 23:04 | |
Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
Arrival station | Salford Crescent | |
Journey time | From 2h 56m | |
Distance | 110 miles (177 km) | |
Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £73 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 46 minutes to travel the 110 miles (177 km) from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 29 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Salford Crescent. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £73.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Salford Crescent by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Cheltenham Spa and Salford Crescent is 4 hours and 46 minutes, with around 29 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent can start from as little as £73 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent. Travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent leaves at 04:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent leaves at 23:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Salford Crescent cover a distance of around 110 miles (177 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Salford Crescent to Cheltenham Spa.
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