The average train between Preston and Manchester takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Preston to Manchester. 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 20 minutes between Preston and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 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 Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Preston to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Preston to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Manchester is 43.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 40 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.
