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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Leyland
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Leyland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Leyland will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Preston to Leyland, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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.
15:200h06Preston15:26Leyland£61One-way0 changes- 14:500h06Preston14:56Leyland£61One-way0 changes
- 15:200h06Preston15:26Leyland£61One-way0 changes
- 14:500h06Preston14:56Leyland£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Preston to Leyland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Leyland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
35m Average total duration Fastest 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Leyland:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Preston to Leyland costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Leyland take longer:
Coach takes on average 24m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (5m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Preston to Leyland train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Leyland trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:52 Preston | 0h05 | 8:57 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:52 Preston | 0h05 | 10:57 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Leyland by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Leyland
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Trains from Preston to Leyland run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 4m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4m |
First train 0:16 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Leyland trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Leyland from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Leyland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Leyland 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 Leyland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Leyland
Most Preston to Leyland trains use the Preston to Leyland station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Leyland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Leyland leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Leyland station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Leyland from Leyland city centre
Leyland train station facilities and services
Leyland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leyland.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leyland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leyland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Leyland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leyland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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