What Should I Do In Salford?
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FAQs About Salford
How Do I Get To Salford?
Driving directions to Salford:
- From Manchester city centre: Take the A56 towards Salford. This journey takes around 15 minutes depending on traffic
- From Bolton: Take the A666 and join the M602 towards Salford. This journey takes around 20 minutes depending on traffic.
- From Wigan: Take the A580 and join the M60 towards Salford. This journey takes around 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Rail directions to Salford:
- The nearest train station to Salford is Salford Central Station. Direct trains run here from Manchester Victoria in around 5 minutes.
- Salford Crescent Station is also nearby and can be reached by direct train from Manchester Piccadilly in around 10 minutes.
If you are coming from outside Greater Manchester, the nearest airport to Salford is Manchester Airport. You can take a direct train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly and then change for a direct train to Salford Central or Salford Crescent.
What's The Nearest Airport To Salford?
The closest airport to Salford is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 10 miles away. The most direct route from the airport to Salford is via the M56 and then the A5103. Alternatively, you can take the train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly and then transfer to a local train to Salford. This journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
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