Trains from Reading to Salford

Reading to Salford train information

• There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Reading in England to Salford in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• There are 151 miles from Reading to Salford. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Salford from Reading, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.
• Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Reading to Salford train tickets

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Best prices for Reading to Salford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Salford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Salford to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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The most efficient way to pay less on your Reading Salford train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Reading to Salford? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Reading Salford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Reading to Salford (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey