The average train between Accrington and Preston takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Accrington to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Accrington and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Accrington station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Accrington to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Accrington and Preston is 22.8 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Accrington to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 40 min.