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Burnley Manchester Road to Preston train prices and times

Planning a journey from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £4.80, with average prices for this route around £12.30. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Tue, Jun 10
From £11.80
Wed, Jun 11
From £4.80
Thu, Jun 12
From £9.60
Fri, Jun 13
From £11.80
Sat, Jun 14
From £11.80
Sun, Jun 15
From £11.80
Mon, Jun 16
From £11.80

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:30 Burnley Manchester Road	06:39 Preston (Lancs)	6h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:42 Burnley Manchester Road	07:03 Preston (Lancs)	1h 21m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:03 Burnley Manchester Road	07:45 Preston (Lancs)	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:02 Burnley Manchester Road	08:44 Preston (Lancs)	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:02 Burnley Manchester Road	09:38 Preston (Lancs)	36m, Direct	Find Tickets
10:02 Burnley Manchester Road	10:38 Paris	36m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Burnley Manchester Road to Preston train route details

First train

00:30

Last train

23:02

Departure station

Burnley Manchester Road

Arrival station

Preston

Journey time

35m

Distance

20 miles

Price

£4.80*

Train Operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Burnley Manchester Road to Preston train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Trains from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston from £4.80

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Burnley Manchester Road to Preston train prices and times

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