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Outbound fromSalford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 5h 19m to travel from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 58 trains per day travelling from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £32.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:34 | |
| Departure station | Salford Crescent | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 13m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 58 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £32.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 3 hours 13 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 19 minutes to travel the 174 miles (280 km) from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 58 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £32.40. 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 Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh (Waverley)
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