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Preston to Kirkby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Kirkby takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

59 min
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 35m
£9–18

Preston to Kirkby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 35m.

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