Train Walkden to Preston from £11 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

1h 17m
Duration: 25 mi
Distance: £11
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Walkden to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
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50 min

£9–18

Walkden to Preston train times

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.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:16 PM → 4:33 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 4:58 PM
41 min • 1 change
5:16 PM → 6:10 PM
54 min • 1 change
6:16 PM → 7:33 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:16 AM → 8:09 AM
52 min • 1 change
8:16 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:16 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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