The average train between Preston and Dukinfield takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Preston to Dukinfield. 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 Preston and Dukinfield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Dukinfield at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dukinfield. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dukinfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Preston to Dukinfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dukinfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Preston to Dukinfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Dukinfield is 51.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.