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Preston to Birkdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Birkdale takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Birkdale. 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 34m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 23m
£12–27

Preston to Birkdale train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Hillside via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 23m.

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