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Outbound fromKnutsford to Salford by train
It takes an average of 1h 30m to travel from Knutsford to Salford by train, over a distance of around 13 miles (21 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Knutsford to Salford and tickets for this journey start from £6.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:43 | |
| Departure station | Knutsford | |
| Arrival station | Salford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 7m | |
| Distance | 13 miles (21 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £6.20 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Knutsford to Salford in 1 hour 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Knutsford to Salford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 13 miles (21 km) from Knutsford to Salford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 19 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, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to Salford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Knutsford to Salford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £6.20. 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 by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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