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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 20
31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
35 m
Trains on Sep 20
24
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 24 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE), including 24 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C319009:05 AM0h52Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:57 AMPreston station (PRE)$121One-way0 transfers- C318978:03 AM0h50Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:53 AMPreston station (PRE)$121One-way0 transfers
- G8961511:04 PM0h53Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:57 PMPreston station (PRE)$171One-way0 transfers
- C3190611:03 AM0h50Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:53 AMPreston station (PRE)$171One-way0 transfers
- G8956512:03 PM0h51Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:54 PMPreston station (PRE)$171One-way0 transfers
W849378:30 PM0h31Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:01 PMPreston station (PRE)$221One-way0 transfers- W852004:30 PM0h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:03 PMPreston station (PRE)$241One-way0 transfers
- W851719:28 AM0h36Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:04 AMPreston station (PRE)$241One-way0 transfers
- C243717:30 PM0h37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:07 PMPreston station (PRE)$221One-way0 transfers
- C317219:58 AM0h37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:35 AMPreston station (PRE)$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE):
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Preston station (PRE) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (44m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89591 | On time 10:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h44 | 10:50 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89061 | On time 10:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h39 | 11:03 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89595 | On time 10:38 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h51 | 11:29 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89600 | 11:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h47 | 11:53 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89605 | 11:36 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 12:26 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C31897 | 8:03 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 8:53 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C31900 | 9:05 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h52 | 9:57 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85171 | 9:28 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h36 | 10:04 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C31721 | 9:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h37 | 10:35 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C31906 | 11:03 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 11:53 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89066 | 11:54 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h39 | 12:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89565 | 12:03 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h51 | 12:54 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89570 | 1:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h51 | 1:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89048 | 1:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 2:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89068 | 2:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 3:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89578 | 3:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 3:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89050 | 3:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 4:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89582 | 4:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 4:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85200 | 4:30 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h33 | 5:03 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89052 | 4:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 5:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89586 | 5:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 5:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89054 | 6:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 7:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89594 | 7:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 7:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24371 | 7:30 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h37 | 8:07 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89056 | 7:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h41 | 8:33 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89598 | 8:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 8:54 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84937 | 8:30 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h31 | 9:01 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89603 | 9:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 9:57 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Preston station (PRE) from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston station (PRE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE)
Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Preston station (PRE) trains use the Manchester Airport to Preston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Preston station (PRE) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Most popular train connections from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Most popular trains to and from Preston station (PRE) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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