Train Preston to Woolton from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Woolton takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Woolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

53 min
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 31m

£13–25

Preston to Woolton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Woolton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Woolton at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:18 PM → 4:02 PM
44 min • 1 change
4:18 PM → 5:02 PM
44 min • 1 change
5:18 PM → 6:02 PM
43 min • 1 change
6:00 PM → 7:02 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:08 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:02 AM
45 min • 1 change
9:19 AM → 10:02 AM
43 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:18 AM → 7:08 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:00 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:02 AM
45 min • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:02 AM
44 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:17 AM → 11:31 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 12:33 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:33 PM
1h 14m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 3:33 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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