Manchester to Long Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Long Preston takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Long 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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2h 37m

£24–47

Manchester to Long Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Long Preston. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Long Preston at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 1:26 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 2:23 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:52 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:52 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:52 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:52 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Long Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.