The average train between Oldham and Preston takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Oldham 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 once daily between Oldham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 33m • 1 change
1h 33m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 change
1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Preston station via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Oldham to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Oldham and Preston is 45.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
There is no direct connection from Oldham to Preston. However, you can take the vehicle to Deansgate-Castlefield, walk to Deansgate, then take the train to Preston.
