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Trip Overview

The average train between Ainsdale and Preston takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Ainsdale to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ainsdale to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ainsdale and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ainsdale is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 12m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ainsdale to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ainsdale to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Ainsdale, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Ainsdale to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 34m.

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