The average train between Wirral Peninsula and Preston takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Wirral Peninsula and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wirral Peninsula is at 10:54 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wirral Peninsula to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wirral Peninsula station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Wirral Peninsula to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Wirral Peninsula to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Wirral Peninsula to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wirral Peninsula and Preston is 50.7 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 54 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.