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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Cheapest

$10

Average

$10

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

Cheapest

09:39AM0h47

Deansgate (DGT)

10:26AMPreston station (PRE)

$101One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:08AM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

10:58AMPreston station (PRE)

$101One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:08AM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

11:58AMPreston station (PRE)

$101One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:56AM0h36

Deansgate (DGT)

10:32AMPreston station (PRE)

$101One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:39AM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

11:25AMPreston station (PRE)

$101One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Manchester to Preston

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12

Northern Rail

G32015

08:08AM0h51

Deansgate (DGT)

08:59AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42798

08:24AM0h36

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

09:00AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30222

08:38AM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

09:24AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G31933

08:56AM0h38

Deansgate (DGT)

09:34AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G32019

09:08AM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

09:58AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42800

09:26AM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

09:59AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30224

09:39AM0h47

Deansgate (DGT)

10:26AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30134

09:56AM0h36

Deansgate (DGT)

10:32AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G32023

10:08AM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

10:58AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42806

10:24AM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

10:57AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30226

10:39AM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

11:25AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30135

10:56AM0h36

Deansgate (DGT)

11:32AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G32027

11:08AM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

11:58AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C30160

11:24AM0h35

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

11:59AMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30228

11:39AM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

12:25PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G31935

11:56AM0h40

Deansgate (DGT)

12:36PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G32032

12:08PM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

12:58PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42812

12:25PM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

12:58PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30230

12:39PM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

01:25PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G31936

12:56PM0h49

Deansgate (DGT)

01:45PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G32036

01:08PM0h50

Deansgate (DGT)

01:58PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

C42815

01:24PM0h36

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

02:00PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30231

01:39PM0h46

Deansgate (DGT)

02:25PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

Northern Rail

G30136

01:56PM0h36

Deansgate (DGT)

02:32PMPreston station (PRE)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Preston

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

33 m

Average

42 m

Trains per day

Distance

45 km

Of the 24 trains that leave Manchester for Preston every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

12:25PM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

12:58PMPreston station (PRE)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

10:24AM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

10:57AMPreston station (PRE)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:26AM0h33

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

09:59AMPreston station (PRE)

$161One-way

0 transfers

11:24AM0h35

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

11:59AMPreston station (PRE)

$161One-way

0 transfers

10:56AM0h36

Deansgate (DGT)

11:32AMPreston station (PRE)

$111One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Preston

Distance	27 miles (44 km)
Average train duration	32 min
Average train ticket price	$11 (€9)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
Train companies	Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester to Preston cover the 27 miles (44 km) long trip taking on average 32 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $11 (€9), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $5 (€4). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Preston.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Preston trains

Travel to Preston from Manchester from $5 (€4) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

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.

Manchester to Preston train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 36 min
Cheapest Price: $5
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 20 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester to Preston train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 33 min
Cheapest Price: $15

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Preston

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Preston is $11 (€9); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Preston train time is 32 min covering the 27 mile (44 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Preston leaves at 4: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Preston leaves at 10: 38 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Preston without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 25 direct trains from Manchester to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Manchester to Preston you can take a train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Manchester to Preston on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 38 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 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.

A day trip to Preston from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Preston is October.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Preston 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Manchester to Preston

Manchester

Preston

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

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30

Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Public transit options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)