The average train between Maghull and Preston takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Maghull 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 Maghull and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Maghull is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maghull to Preston. However, there are services departing from Maghull station and arriving at Preston station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Maghull to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Maghull station.
Maghull to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Maghull to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Maghull and Preston is 31.6 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Maghull to Preston via Ormskirk in around 1h 32m.