The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Silverdale
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Silverdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Silverdale will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Silverdale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Silverdale
Trains from Preston to Silverdale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 35m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Silverdale trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Silverdale from £8. 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 Silverdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Silverdale 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 Silverdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Silverdale
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step free access is available; Barrow platform level access from Red Bridge Lane. Lancaster/Preston platform : Level access from Red Bridge Lane onto Barrow platform, then via a 5 metre ramp to barrow crossing at end of platform and up a 5 metre ramp.
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside station on Red Bridge Lane. (Station side for Carnforth, opposite side for Arnside)
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