The average train between Preston and Parbold takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Parbold. 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 Parbold. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Parbold at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Parbold. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Parbold station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Preston to Parbold train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Parbold train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Parbold station.
Book your Preston to Parbold train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Parbold is 19.3 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Parbold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 49 min.