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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Preston

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Cheapest

€9

Average

€10

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:29AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

09:33AMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

09:13AM1h03

Liverpool Lime Street

10:16AMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

12:19PMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

10:17AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

11:21AMPreston

€101One-way

0 transfers

10:12AM0h47

Liverpool Lime Street

10:59AMPreston

€111One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Liverpool to Preston

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 24

08:29AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

09:33AMPreston

0 transfers

09:13AM1h03

Liverpool Lime Street

10:16AMPreston

0 transfers

10:12AM0h47

Liverpool Lime Street

10:59AMPreston

0 transfers

10:17AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

11:21AMPreston

0 transfers

11:15AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

12:19PMPreston

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Liverpool to Preston

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Fastest Journey

47 m

Average

1 h

Trains per day

Distance

43 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool for Preston every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:12AM0h47

Liverpool Lime Street

10:59AMPreston

€111One-way

0 transfers

09:13AM1h03

Liverpool Lime Street

10:16AMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

10:17AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

11:21AMPreston

€101One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

12:19PMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

08:29AM1h04

Liverpool Lime Street

09:33AMPreston

€91One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Preston

	Distance	27 miles (43 km)
	Average train ticket price	$9 (€8)
	Train frequency	64 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 20 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail

Trains from Liverpool to Preston cover the 27 miles (43 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 6 min with our travel partners like Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 64 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Preston.

Train providers: Northern Rail (3) from Liverpool to Preston trains

Travel from Liverpool to Preston on Northern Rail (3) trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Liverpool to Preston with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 57 min
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 18 a day

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Preston

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Preston can start from as little as $1 (€1) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Preston is $9 (€8); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Liverpool to Preston is 1 h 6 min to travel the 27 mile (43 km) long route, with around there are 64 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool to Preston leaves at 5: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool to Preston leaves at 11: 33 PM.

There are 64 trains a day from Liverpool to Preston which require at least one change with Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Liverpool to Preston you can take a train with Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Preston from Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 33 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (692 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool to Preston is March.

However, you have options as you can travel to Preston from Liverpool 2 different ways: bus or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Liverpool

Preston

The major railway station for departures from Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your journey between Liverpool and Preston.

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 38 | Sun: 07: 15 - 23: 05

Public transit options for Liverpool Lime Street

Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Central Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Liverpool Central station, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JT

Public transit options for Liverpool Central

Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1

Liverpool South Parkway Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Liverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE

Phone Number

+44 1515551111

Public transit options for Liverpool South Parkway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area

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