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Manchester to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Preston (Lancs)? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$4.37, with average prices for this route around AU$7.79. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
14:39 Deansgate	15:25 Preston (Lancs)	46 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
14:56 Deansgate	15:32 Preston (Lancs)	36 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
15:08 Deansgate	15:58 Preston (Lancs)	50 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
15:24 Manchester Oxford Road	15:59 Preston (Lancs)	35 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
15:39 Deansgate	16:25 Preston (Lancs)	46 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
15:56 Deansgate	16:32 Paris	36 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Preston (Lancs) Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

23:38

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Preston (Lancs)

Journey time

33 minutes

Distance

45 km

Price

AU$4.37*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Preston (Lancs)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Preston (Lancs) can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 (Lancs), 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 (Lancs) 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 traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Preston (Lancs) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Manchester to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

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