Trains from Salford to Preston

Salford to Preston train information

There are a lot of train operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you are able to see the trains between Salford in England to Preston in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

Using the train is a fast and convenient way to get to Preston from Salford. The average journey duration between Salford to Preston is 0h46m to travel the 26 miles.

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Salford to Preston train tickets

Salford - Preston prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Salford to Preston by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Salford to Preston trains

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

Discount Salford - Preston train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Salford Preston 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.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Salford to Preston? 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 Salford Preston 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 Salford to Preston (one way journey).

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

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