The average train between Longton and Preston takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Longton 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 Longton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Longton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Longton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Longton station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Longton to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Longton station.
Longton to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Longton to Preston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Longton and Preston is 94.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Longton to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 48m.