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The average train between Parbold and Preston takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is an hourly train service from Parbold 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.

42 min
Duration
22 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Parbold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
39 min
£6–14

Parbold to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Parbold and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parbold is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast54 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast42 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast39 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast42 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast28 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited43 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express34 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited42 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast28 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited43 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express34 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Parbold 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: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a train from Parbold to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 39 min.

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