The average train between Preston and Tyldesley takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Tyldesley. 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 Tyldesley. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Tyldesley at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Tyldesley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Tyldesley station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Preston to Tyldesley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Tyldesley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Atherton station.
Book your Preston to Tyldesley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Tyldesley is 31.8 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Atherton via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 4m.