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Wirral Peninsula to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wirral Peninsula and Preston takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Wirral Peninsula 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 17m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wirral Peninsula to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Wirral Peninsula and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wirral Peninsula is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 9m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wirral Peninsula to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wirral Peninsula to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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