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Preston to Eccles train route details
First train
06:00
Last train
23:49
Journey time
39m
Distance
25 miles
Price
SAR 84.67*
What are the next train times from Preston to Eccles?
Check all Preston to Eccles journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
15:12 Preston (Lancs) | 16:05 Eccles (Manchester) |  | Find Tickets |
15:50 Preston (Lancs) | 17:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
17:11 Preston (Lancs) | 18:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
18:11 Preston (Lancs) | 19:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
18:49 Preston (Lancs) | 20:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
20:11 Preston (Lancs) | 21:05 Paris | | Find Tickets |
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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