The average train between Preston and Walkden takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Walkden. 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 Walkden. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Walkden at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Walkden. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Walkden station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Preston to Walkden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Walkden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Walkden station.
Book your Preston to Walkden train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Walkden is 33.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Walkden via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 57 min.
