The average train between Birkenhead Port and Preston takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead Port 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.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead Port and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead Port is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead Port to Preston. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Port station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Birkenhead Port to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead Port to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birkenhead Port to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birkenhead Port and Preston is 45.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.