The average train between Appley Bridge and Preston takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is an hourly train service from Appley Bridge 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 hourly between Appley Bridge and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appley Bridge is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Appley Bridge to Preston. However, there are services departing from Appley Bridge station and arriving at Preston station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Appley Bridge to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Appley Bridge station.
Appley Bridge to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Appley Bridge to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Appley Bridge and Preston is 20.6 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Appley Bridge to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 34 min.