The average train between Stretford and Preston takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stretford to Preston. 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 Stretford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stretford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stretford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stretford station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Stretford to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Stretford to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Stretford and Preston is 43.2 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 49 min.
