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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Salford Central (SFD)

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27

train journeys
per day

183

miles (295 kms)

5hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Salford Central (SFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Salford Central is approximately 183 miles (295 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Salford Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Salford Central Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:41
    6 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:58
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:11
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    11:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    11:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    14:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:43
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    14:58
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:19
    5 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    16:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:29
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    17:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:29
    5 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    18:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:43
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    18:58
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    19:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:29
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    20:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    20:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:29
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    21:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:19
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    21:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport to Salford Central

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Salford Central Station

Station name Salford Central (SFD)
Address Salford Central station, New Bailey Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5ET
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:25 - 19:35
Tuesday 06:25 - 19:35
Wednesday 06:25 - 19:35
Thursday 06:25 - 19:35
Friday 06:25 - 19:35
Saturday 06:25 - 19:35
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Salford Central. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Salford Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.