Manchester to Preston by train
Manchester Piccadilly → Preston
Trains link Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) and Preston (Preston) in about 38 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 38 min
- Typical
- ≈ 55 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express
How long does the train from Manchester to Preston take?
The fastest trains cover Manchester to Preston in about 38 min; a typical journey takes around 55 min.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Preston?
Yes: direct trains run between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston.
Legendary routes through Manchester or Preston
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
- Hope Valley Line Sheffield → Manchester
More trains from Manchester
- Manchester → Liverpool ≈ 48 min · direct
- Manchester → Sheffield ≈ 50 min · direct
- Manchester → Leeds ≈ 1h 01m · direct
- Manchester → Chester ≈ 1h 05m · direct
- Manchester → Birmingham ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- Manchester → York ≈ 1h 37m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.