Stretford to Preston Trains

Stretford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stretford and Preston takes 1h 13m 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 13m
Duration: 33 mi
Distance: £14
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Tram, train

best

Take the tram from Stretford to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram Green Line / ...
Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...

1h 23m

£12–22

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 11:20 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:20 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 8:32 AM
56 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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