The average train between Poynton and Preston takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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 Poynton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Poynton to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poynton station.
Poynton to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Poynton to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Poynton and Preston is 60.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Poynton to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 27m.