Salford Central train station

Salford Central train tickets, prices and times

In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, Bolton was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with Salford Central. Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.

Compare train ticket prices to and from Salford Central for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.

Choose an available ticket-delivery method and follow the retailer’s collection or electronic-ticket instructions before boarding. Select a collection station only when it is offered for your booking.

At a glance

Station essentials

Station

Salford Central

Station code

SFD

Location

Salford, North West

Recorded entrance roads

New Bailey Street

Map

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Journey planning

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The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.

Train operators and station management

The checked station record names Northern as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.

Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.

Facilities and assistance at Salford Central

• Ticket machinesListed — check availability
• Sheltered waitingListed — check availability
• ToiletsListed — check availability
• Accessible toiletsListed — check availability
• Baby changingListed — check availability
• Customer help pointsListed — check availability

Step-free access: Category B3

Step-free access has limitations at this station. Check the detailed platform-by-platform access notes before choosing a train, especially if a change of platform, a long route or a gradient would affect your journey.

• The platform-to-train gap or height needs particular care. Ask the operator about boarding assistance.

Recorded staffing level: full time. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.

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Parking and onward travel

The checked station record does not provide complete car-park details. Check the official station information and local parking rules before deciding to drive.

The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information, local bus information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.

Finding your way around Salford Central

For onward travel in Salford, check the station map against your final destination and allow time for any walking, bus or taxi connection. The nearby-station links offer other arrival points to compare.

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About Salford Central station

ORR estimated 814,746 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.