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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Preston
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Preston will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Preston every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 Manchester Airport to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 53 km
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Preston trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y05620 | On time 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h03 | 11:32 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y02124 | On time 10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h09 | 11:57 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 06:17 Manchester Airport | 1h11 | 07:28 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:17 Manchester Airport | 1h09 | 08:26 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:48 Manchester Airport | 1h09 | 08:57 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Preston run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 53m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport to Preston trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Preston from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport and Preston
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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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