The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Longton
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Longton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Longton will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
To travel from Preston to Longton you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Preston to Longton train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Longton trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:25 Preston | 2h09 | 06:34 Longton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:18 Preston | 1h21 | 09:39 Longton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Longton
Trains from Preston to Longton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 06:21 |
Last train 21:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Longton trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Longton from £92. 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 Longton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Longton 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 Longton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Longton
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Baths Street, opposite the interchange.
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