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Preston to Congleton trains

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The average train between Preston and Congleton takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 53m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
2h 18m
£17–35

Preston to Congleton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Congleton? 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 Congleton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Congleton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 18m.

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