Train Eccles to Preston from £16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Eccles and Preston takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles 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 24m
Duration: 34 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Eccles to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Eccles and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:51 PM → 3:03 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
3:17 PM → 4:04 PM
47 min • 1 change
3:52 PM → 4:57 PM
1h 4m • 1 change
5:17 PM → 6:04 PM
47 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:48 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 10:56 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:48 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 10:56 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:48 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 10:56 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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