The average train between Birkenhead and Preston takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Birkenhead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birkenhead to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birkenhead and Preston is 45.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.
