The average train between Walkden and Preston takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Walkden 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 Walkden and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walkden is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Walkden to Preston. However, there are services departing from Walkden station and arriving at Preston station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Walkden to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Walkden station.
Walkden to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Walkden to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Walkden and Preston is 33.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Walkden to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 50 min.