The average train between Old Trafford and Preston takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Old Trafford 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 every 30 minutes between Old Trafford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Old Trafford to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Old Trafford to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Old Trafford and Preston is 43.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 49 min.
