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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Salford Central
- Departure station
- Salford Central station guide
- Address
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- Trinity Bridge, M3 5BE
Operators serving Salford Central
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Facilities at Salford Central
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- None
Explore the area around Salford Central
- Salford Quays
- Lowry Centre
About your departure station
Dating from 1838 as part of the Manchester and Leeds Railway, Salford Central was rebuilt in the 1980s with functional design.
The station serves Salfords growing business district near MediaCityUK.
Salford Central represents urban regeneration, having transformed from a declining industrial station to a vital link in Manchesters expanding business core, with passenger numbers increasing tenfold since 2000.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Salford Central to Gatwick Airport?
Open the ticket search and enter Salford Central as your departure station and Gatwick Airport as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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