The average train between Preston and Crosby takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Crosby. 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 hourly between Preston and Crosby. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Crosby at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Crosby. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Crosby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Preston to Crosby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Crosby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Waterloo (Merseyside) station.
Book your Preston to Crosby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Crosby is 38.4 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Waterloo (Merseyside) via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 23m.