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Manchester to Preston Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Preston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 2,46 €, with average prices for this route around 4,38 €. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Su, 22. 6.
From 3,57 €
Ma, 23. 6.
From 4,92 €
Ti, 24. 6.
From 4,92 €
Ke, 25. 6.
From 3,22 €
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From 2,46 €
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From 4,92 €
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
08:05 Deansgate	08:53 Preston (Lancs)	48m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:56 Manchester Victoria	09:33 Preston (Lancs)	37m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:08 Deansgate	09:58 Preston (Lancs)	50m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:28 Manchester Oxford Road	10:04 Preston (Lancs)	36m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:58 Manchester Oxford Road	10:35 Preston (Lancs)	37m, Direct	Find Tickets
10:30 Manchester Oxford Road	11:04 Paris	34m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Preston Train Route Details

First train

08:05

Last train

23:07

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Preston

Journey time

31m

Distance

45 km

Price

2,46 €*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Preston during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Preston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Preston, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Preston ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Preston Train Ticket Types

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Manchester to Preston Train prices and times

Manchester to Preston Train Route Details