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Trip Overview

The average train between Stretford and Preston takes 1h 9m 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.

1h 9m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Stretford to Preston train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Stretford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Stretford is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 6m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Stretford, Trafford, England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 50 min.

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