The cheapest and fastest trains from Didsbury to Preston
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didsbury to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Didsbury to Preston will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Didsbury for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Didsbury to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didsbury to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Didsbury to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Didsbury to Preston trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:42 East Didsbury | 1h08 | 22:50 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:14 East Didsbury | 1h14 | 23:28 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:32 East Didsbury | 1h20 | 23:52 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:16 East Didsbury | 1h09 | 00:25 Preston | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didsbury to Preston
Trains from Didsbury to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Didsbury to Preston trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Didsbury and Preston from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Didsbury to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didsbury to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Didsbury and Preston
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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