- Distance: 31.1 mi
- Duration: 48 min
The average train between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station. 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 20 minutes between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Manchester Piccadilly Station at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 44.5 km. The road distance is 50 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.
