Train Kirkby to Preston from £11 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkby and Preston takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby 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.

48 min
Duration: 27 mi
Distance: £11
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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£9–19

Kirkby to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kirkby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:54 PM → 4:38 PM
44 min • 1 change
4:51 PM → 5:38 PM
47 min • 1 change
5:54 PM → 6:38 PM
44 min • 1 change
6:46 PM → 7:38 PM
52 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:54 AM → 7:50 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:54 AM → 8:49 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:38 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:54 AM → 10:39 AM
45 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:54 AM → 7:50 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:54 AM → 8:35 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:38 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:54 AM → 10:38 AM
44 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 7:50 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:54 AM → 8:49 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:38 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:54 AM → 10:39 AM
45 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 7:50 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:54 AM → 8:49 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:38 AM
44 min • 1 change

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