Train Preston to Appley Bridge from £8 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Appley Bridge takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Appley Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35 min
Duration: 20 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Appley Bridgetrain Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...

44 min

£6–15

Preston to Appley Bridge train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Appley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Appley Bridge at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:27 AM
27 min • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:00 AM
32 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:02 AM
33 min • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:00 AM
32 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:32 AM → 6:27 AM
54 min • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:00 AM
32 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:02 AM
33 min • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:00 AM
32 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:32 AM → 10:19 AM
47 min • 1 change
11:33 AM → 12:19 PM
46 min • 1 change
1:33 PM → 2:19 PM
46 min • 1 change
3:33 PM → 4:19 PM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:27 AM
27 min • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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