Altrincham to Preston Trains

Altrincham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Altrincham and Preston takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham 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.

1h 44m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 34m

£17–32

Altrincham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

9:57 PM → 11:28 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
1h 26m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:25 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:25 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:25 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Altrincham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.