The average train between Tyldesley and Preston takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Tyldesley to Preston. 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 Tyldesley and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Tyldesley is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tyldesley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Tyldesley station and arriving at Preston station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Tyldesley to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Tyldesley to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Tyldesley to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Tyldesley and Preston is 31.8 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 44 min.