The average train between Preston and Stalybridge takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Stalybridge. 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 Stalybridge. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Stalybridge at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stalybridge. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Stalybridge station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Preston to Stalybridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Stalybridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Preston to Stalybridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Stalybridge is 52.7 km. The road distance is 62 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 45 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.