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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Appley Bridge takes 36 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.

36 min
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited27 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited27 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited27 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited27 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited27 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited32 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Appley Bridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Appley Bridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Appley Bridge, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Appley Bridge via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 44 min.

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