The average train between Irlam and Preston takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from Irlam 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 Irlam and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Preston. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Irlam to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Irlam to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Irlam and Preston is 40.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Preston via Warrington Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 13m.