

Preston to Liverpool by train

Prices explained

Prices explained








  1. Cheapest Price $6.50
  2. 30 day advance $8.45
  3. 7 day advance $9.49
  • First train
  • Last train
  • Avg changes
  • Fastest journey
  • Distance
    43 kilometres
  • Trains per day
  • Avg. journey time
    1hr 2m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Preston to Liverpool by train

Fast trains from Preston to Liverpool take around 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 43 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Liverpool.

1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Liverpool?

Direct trains from Preston to Liverpool have been found.

We usually find around 33 direct trains on the route from Preston to Liverpool every weekday.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 45 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Liverpool?

The Preston to Liverpool train travel time is normally about 50 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Preston to Liverpool train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Liverpool is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 06:29 and the last train is around 22:43. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 07:29, and the last at 23:10.

What's the Preston to Liverpool train price?

The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Liverpool are $6.50.

Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $8 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $9. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.

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Which train companies operate between Preston and Liverpool?

More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Liverpool, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • First TransPennine Express
  • Northern
  • Northern Rail
  • Virgin Trains


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