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Preston to Manchester Victoria trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Preston and Manchester Victoria takes 41 min. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston to Manchester Victoria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

41 min
Duration
30 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to Manchester Victoria train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Preston and Manchester Victoria. The service departs Preston at 9:11 PM at night, which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 21:52:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Manchester Victoria? 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: 30.5 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Manchester Victoria, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Victoria 6 times a week. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 41 min.

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