Ainsdale to Preston Trains

Ainsdale to Preston trains

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The average train between Ainsdale and Preston takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. 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 36m
Duration: 36 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

1h 33m

£13–28

Ainsdale to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ainsdale and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ainsdale is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:37 PM → 7:51 PM
1h 14m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 8:33 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:37 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 13m • 2 changes
8:37 PM → 10:19 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:14 AM → 7:32 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:14 AM → 7:32 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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