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The average train between Longton and Preston takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Longton 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 45m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Longton to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 44m
£16–38

Longton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Longton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Longton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 42m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Longton 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 Longton to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Longton to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 44m.

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