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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Salford Central (SFD)

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31

train journeys
per day

32

miles (52 kms)

1hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 23:05

first / last train

14

direct trains

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Salford Central (SFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Salford Central , with 14 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Salford Central is approximately 32 miles (52 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 22 mins.

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Salford Central.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Salford Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Southport to Salford Central Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    07:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    07:45
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    08:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    08:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    09:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    10:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    11:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    11:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:03
    1 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    12:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:26
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    12:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    13:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    13:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:26
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    14:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    15:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    1 hrs 14 mins Direct
    15:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:05
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    16:29
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:26
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    16:46
    Southport
    Salford Central
    Southport to Salford Central

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Southport and Salford Central

The travel time between Southport and Salford Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Salford Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:05.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 14 direct services per day from Southport to Salford Central

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Salford Central.

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