The average train between Preston and Liverpool takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Liverpool. 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 hourly between Preston and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at Liverpool station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Preston to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Preston to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Liverpool is 43.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.
