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The average train between Ainsdale and Preston takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. 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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 34m
£11–25

Ainsdale to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ainsdale and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Ainsdale is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:23 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 Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 20m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 18m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 20m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ainsdale to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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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