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The average train between Openshaw and Preston takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Openshaw 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 17m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Openshaw to Preston train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Openshaw and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Openshaw is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express54 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 50m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express54 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express54 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express54 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express54 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express52 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Openshaw 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.

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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Openshaw, England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 56 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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