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Best price £ 0.03
Journey duration 49 min
Connections per day 110
First departure 03:57
Last departure 00:46
Distance 28.0 mi

Traveling from Preston to Manchester with Virail

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How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Preston to Manchester?

When you're traveling from Preston to Manchester, you can expect to pay an average of approximately £ 7.50. You might be able to find prices as low as £ 0.03, but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

Trains from Preston to Manchester

Northern Northern 00:46 – 01:41 Preston (Lancs) – Manchester Piccadilly £ 4 55 min Direct
Northern Northern 20:24 – 21:09 Preston (Lancs) – Deansgate £ 4.30 45 min Direct
Northern Northern 20:31 – 21:33 Preston (Lancs) – Manchester Victoria £ 4.30 1 h 2 min 2 changes
Northern Northern 20:53 – 21:41 Preston (Lancs) – Manchester Oxford Road £ 4.30 48 min Direct
Northern Northern 21:12 – 21:54 Preston (Lancs) – Manchester Oxford Road £ 4.30 42 min Direct
Northern Northern 21:22 – 22:09 Preston (Lancs) – Deansgate £ 4.30 47 min Direct
Northern Northern 21:53 – 22:38 Preston (Lancs) – Manchester Oxford Road £ 4.30 45 min Direct

How long does it take to get from Preston to Manchester by train?

The distance between Preston and Manchester is around 28.0 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 49 min. However, the fastest routes between Preston and Manchester take 28 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do the first and last departures from Preston to Manchester leave?

If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Preston to Manchester leaving at 03:57. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 00:46.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use to travel from Preston to Manchester?

You will be able to leave Preston by using stations such as Preston (Lancs) [ PRE ] and Preston (Lancs). These connect you to stations including Manchester Victoria [ MCV ], Manchester Airport [ MIA ], Manchester Piccadilly [ MAN ], Manchester Oxford Road [ MCO ], Deansgate, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road in Manchester. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Preston or in Manchester, for your convenience while traveling.

How many times a day do journeys run from Preston to Manchester?

On average, there are 110 daily departures from Preston to Manchester. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to 297 departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include Nationalrail, Northern and TransPennine Express, and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 86 departures from Preston which travel directly to Manchester. There are 24 journeys with one change or more.