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Preston is one of the main railroad stations serving the West Coast Line of the UK and local services around the counties of Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire. The major services operating through Preston Station are provided by Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail. Virgin Trains operate an hourly service from London Euston to Preston, which calls at stations including Wigan. Virgin Trains also operates services from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Preston is also served by local rail operator Northern Rail, which operates services to here from Colne, Burnley, Blackpool, Windermere and Liverpool Lime Street. Further services are operated to Preston railroad Station by TransPennine Express, which includes services from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and from stations in Yorkshire. Finally, traditional sleeper services are operated to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Stirling by First ScotRail.
The traditional centre of the county of Lancashire, Preston offers a wide variety of attractions and cultural activities, alongside access to the countryside of the Lancashire Moors and the Lake District. Preston is home to the historic Deepdale football stadium and Preston North End, one of the founding members of the English Football League. Deepdale Stadium is home to the National Football Museum and its wide variety of exhibits detailing the history of English football. Local life and history are also detailed in the constantly changing exhibits within the Harris Library and Museum, which is housed in a historic building in the centre of the town. For those searching for shopping opportunities, the main Fishergate Road sees around two miles of stores and two shopping centre's within the city centre. Taking a short drive out of the city brings many opportunities for visitors looking for some outdoor activities. The historic Pendle Hill offers outdoor pursuits and tours of the site of the famous witch trials of the 17th century.
You can travel by train to Preston with Virgin Trains, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
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