The average train between Manchester and Preston takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 20 minutes between Manchester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Manchester to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
Manchester to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Manchester to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Preston is 43.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 48 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
