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Liverpool - Preston Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 23 daily train trips between Liverpool and Preston. The average train journey from Liverpool to Preston takes one hour and 19 minutes, but some Northern Rail train trips are as short as 51 minutes.

Distance27 mi (44 km)
Fastest train0h 51m
Lowest price$14.30
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceMerseyrail + Connections
Train lines5

Which train should you take from Liverpool to Preston?

There are 5 train lines with service from Liverpool to Preston. Merseyrail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections11h 23m$24.66
Merseyrail + Connections131h 24m$24.66
Northern Rail31h 11m$14.30
Northern Rail + Connections31h 7m$24.66
West Midlands Railway + Connections31h 20m$24.66
  • Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Preston start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Preston. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .

    From Liverpool to Preston train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 1 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 51 minutes.

  • Merseyrail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Preston start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Merseyrail + Connections schedules to Preston. Merseyrail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Brunswick and 2 other stations. And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .

    From Liverpool to Preston train travel on Merseyrail + Connections takes 1 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Merseyrail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 51 minutes.

  • Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.

  • Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Preston start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Preston. Northern Rail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime St . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .

    From Liverpool to Preston train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 1 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 51 minutes.

  • West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Preston start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Preston. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .

    From Liverpool to Preston train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 1 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 51 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Liverpool and Preston is approximately 27 miles, or 44 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 51 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Preston.

Trains departing from Liverpool to Preston tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Liverpool at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 23 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Liverpool to Preston. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Preston to Liverpool.

City Information

Liverpool

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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.

To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.

Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Liverpool?

Main departure station: Liverpool South Parkway Station

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Liverpool where you can board the train.

All train stations in Liverpool:

  • Liverpool South Parkway Station

  • Brunswick

  • Moorfields

  • Liverpool Lime Street Station

Where is the train station in Preston?

Main arrival station: Preston Station

Preston has one train station.

Train stations in Preston:

  • Preston Station

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