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Preston to Irlam trains

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The average train between Preston and Irlam takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Irlam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46 min
Duration
35 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Irlamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 12m
£11–19

Preston to Irlam train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Irlam at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited55 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express34 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited40 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited40 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express51 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited39 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express36 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited41 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express37 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Irlam? 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.

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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a train from Preston to Irlam via Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central in around 1h 12m.

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