Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€2

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€2

Fastest journey on Sep 19

10 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

14 m

Trains on Sep 19

5

Distance

3 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) will cost around €2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 5 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD), including 5 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Northern Rail
    12:07 PM0h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:38 PMSalford Crescent (SLD)
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    7:02 PM0h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:12 PMSalford Crescent (SLD)
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    10:33 AM0h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:43 AMSalford Crescent (SLD)
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    8:02 AM0h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    8:12 AMSalford Crescent (SLD)
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    7:02 AM0h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:12 AMSalford Crescent (SLD)
    21One-way
    0 transfers

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailP28625+Transpennine ExpressW84646
Delayed
6:27 AM 7:07 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
7:38 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89552
On time
7:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
7:43 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89556
On time
8:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
8:12 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28633+Transpennine ExpressW84651
Delayed
7:27 AM 8:07 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
8:38 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89560
On time
8:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h09
8:42 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89564
On time
9:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
9:12 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28643+Transpennine ExpressW84656
Delayed
8:27 AM 9:07 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
9:38 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89569
On time
9:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h11
9:44 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89573
On time
10:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
10:12 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28653+Transpennine ExpressW84661
Delayed
9:27 AM 10:07 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
10:38 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89577
On time
10:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
10:43 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89581
On time
11:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
11:12 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28665+Transpennine ExpressW84667
Delayed
10:27 AM 11:07 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
11:38 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89585
On time
11:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
11:43 AM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89589
On time
12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
12:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28677+Transpennine ExpressW84673
Delayed
11:27 AM 12:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
12:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89593
On time
12:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
12:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89597
On time
1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
1:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28687+Transpennine ExpressW84680
Delayed
12:27 PM 1:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
1:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89602
On time
1:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h11
1:44 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89607
On time
2:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
2:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28697+Transpennine ExpressW84686
Delayed
1:27 PM 2:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
2:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89614
On time
2:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
2:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89617
On time
3:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
3:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28709+Transpennine ExpressW84692
Delayed
2:27 PM 3:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
3:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89541
On time
3:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
3:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89543
On time
4:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
4:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28719+Transpennine ExpressW84697
Delayed
3:27 PM 4:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
4:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89546
On time
4:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
4:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89550
On time
5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
5:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28728+Transpennine ExpressW84702
Delayed
4:27 PM 5:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
5:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89554
On time
5:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
5:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89558
On time
6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
6:12 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP28735+Transpennine ExpressW84708
Delayed
5:27 PM 6:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h31
6:38 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89562
On time
6:33 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h10
6:43 PM Salford Crescent (SLD)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 15:02. The fastest train covers the 1 miles (3 km) distance in 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
1 miles (3 km)
Average train duration
11m
Cheapest ticket price
€2
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
10m
First train
5:33 AM
Last train
3:02 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Salford Crescent (SLD) from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
10m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€2
Northern Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
15m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€2
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salford Crescent (SLD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €2, while the average price is around €3.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) takes 10m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) is 1 miles (3 km).
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) leaves at 5:33 AM.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) leaves at 3:02 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD).
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD). This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) is by train, with a cost of around €2.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Salford Crescent is primarily urban, featuring views of the cityscape and industrial areas rather than scenic landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Salford Crescent is feasible, as the journey takes 10m, the distance is 1 miles (3 km), and there are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD).
Since neither Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) nor Salford Crescent (SLD) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Salford Crescent (SLD) include Bolton, Rochdale, Blackburn, Darwen, Ashton-under-Lyne.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD)

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Salford Crescent (SLD) trains use the Manchester Airport to Salford Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Salford Crescent (SLD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Salford
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · €2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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