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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Preston for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 6 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 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 53 km
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Live departures
Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y00803 | On time 06:11 Preston station (PRE) | 1h04 | 07:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y05942 | On time 06:21 Preston station (PRE) | 1h15 | 07:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26563 | On time 06:47 Preston station (PRE) | 0h58 | 07:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y05795 | On time 06:49 Preston station (PRE) | 1h11 | 08:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y00822 | On time 07:13 Preston station (PRE) | 1h02 | 08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y04867 | On time 07:22 Preston station (PRE) | 1h14 | 08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| 04:51 Preston | 1h09 | 06:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 55m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Preston and Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Manchester Airport (MIA)
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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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