The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Adlington
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Adlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Adlington will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Preston for Adlington 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 19 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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 Preston to Adlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Adlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 19 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Adlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Adlington trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:26 Preston | 0h17 | 10:43 Adlington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Adlington
Trains from Preston to Adlington run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 19m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Adlington trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Adlington from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Preston to Adlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Adlington 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 Adlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Adlington
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:35 - 13:10 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Bolton/Manchester platform: step free access from Railway Road down steep 50 metre ramp with handrail. Preston platform: level access from station front, access also from Railway Road down 21 steps to station front.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Please contact Customer Relations 0800 200 6060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Railway Rd
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