The average train between Preston and Kirkby takes 1h and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Kirkby station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Preston to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Preston to Kirkby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Kirkby is 33.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 36m.