Trains from Manchester to Preston (Lancs) from £1.65*

Trains from Manchester to Preston (Lancs) from £1.65*

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Manchester to Preston (Lancs) train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Preston (Lancs)? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £1.65, with average prices for this route around £4.20.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Tue, Feb 25
  • Wed, Feb 26
    From £4.20
  • Thu, Feb 27
    From £4.20
  • Fri, Feb 28
    From £2.90
  • Sat, Mar 1
    From £4.20
  • Sun, Mar 2
    From £4.20
  • Mon, Mar 3
    From £1.65
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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00:09
Manchester Piccadilly
00:56
Preston (Lancs)
47m, DirectNorthern
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00:24
Manchester Piccadilly
02:02
Preston (Lancs)
1h 38m, DirectNorthern
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04:57
Manchester Piccadilly
05:34
Preston (Lancs)
37m, DirectTransPennine Express
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05:08
Manchester Oxford Road
05:51
Preston (Lancs)
43m, DirectNorthern
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05:55
Deansgate
06:32
Preston (Lancs)
37m, DirectNorthern
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06:06
Manchester Oxford Road
06:57
Paris
51m, DirectNorthern
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Manchester to Preston (Lancs) train route details

The Manchester to Preston (Lancs) train ticket is £1.65. The average travel time is 33m, covering a distance of approximately 28 miles. There are usually 77 daily trains provided by Northern,TransPennine Express. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
00:09
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
33m
Distance
Distance
28 miles
Price
Price
£1.65*

Manchester to Preston (Lancs) train travel guide

Manchester to Preston (Lancs) train travel guide

Arriving in Preston (Lancs)

Starting from a minimum of 33m, you can reach Preston (Lancs) from Manchester, with an average of 77 trains per day.

Book the cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston (Lancs)

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston (Lancs). If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

One of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance. Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Manchester to Preston (Lancs) ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offering discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travellers, such as the 16-25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're travelling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.