The average train between Preston and Stockport takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Preston to Stockport. 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 Stockport. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Stockport at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 6m • 1 change
1h 12m • 1 change
59 min • 1 change
1h 11m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stockport. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Stockport station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Preston to Stockport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Stockport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Preston to Stockport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Stockport is 53.3 km. The road distance is 59 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.
