Preston to Kirkby Trains

Preston to Kirkby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Kirkby takes 1h 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.

1h
Duration: 26 mi
Distance: £10
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...

1h 37m

£7–16

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 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:28 PM → 4:41 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 5:41 PM
41 min • 1 change
5:28 PM → 6:41 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
6:59 PM → 7:41 PM
41 min • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
41 min • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:41 AM
43 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
41 min • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:41 AM
43 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
41 min • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:41 AM
43 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:32 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 7:41 AM
41 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Kirkby? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Preston to Kirkby train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:28 PM → 4:41 PM

4:59 PM → 5:41 PM

5:28 PM → 6:41 PM

6:59 PM → 7:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:32 AM → 6:41 AM

7:00 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Preston to Wigan North Western

Preston to Kirkby trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Preston to Kirkby train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:28 PM → 4:41 PM

4:59 PM → 5:41 PM

5:28 PM → 6:41 PM

6:59 PM → 7:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 6:41 AM

6:58 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:32 AM → 6:41 AM

7:00 AM → 7:41 AM

7:28 AM → 8:41 AM

8:28 AM → 9:41 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Preston to Wigan North Western

Train trips from Preston

Train trips to Kirkby

Alternative transport options