Train Manchester to Long Preston from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Long Preston takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. 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 9m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:14 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 3:15 PM
2h • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:14 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:17 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:25 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 2:22 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 3:19 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:52 AM → 6:17 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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