Train Preston to Congleton from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Congleton takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. 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: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 8m

£20–40

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, April 27, 2026

12:47 PM → 2:24 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 3:24 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 4:24 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 5:24 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:13 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:13 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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