4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Stretford
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Stretford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Stretford will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Stretford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
Live departures
Preston to Stretford train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Stretford trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:25 Preston | 1h27 | 09:52 Stretford | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 09:17 Preston | 1h06 | 10:23 Stretford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 04:25 Preston | 1h13 | 05:38 Stretford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Stretford
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Trains from Preston to Stretford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 23:16 |
FAQs: Preston to Stretford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Stretford 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 Stretford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Stretford
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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), turn right and along an underpass (25 paces). Turn left and up a stepped ramp (31 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Warrington: Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), then along a stepped ramp (35 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station entrance on Moss Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester : From Chatsworth Road along a path (27 paces) and up a ramp (57 paces, 1:20 slope) to platform. Services towards Warrington : From Derbyshire Lane West along a path (52 paces), up a ramp (57 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the Warrington platform. The path links Chatsworth Road and Derbyshire Lane West down 7 steps, through an underpass (12 paces) and up 7 steps by which means the platforms are linked.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Derbyshire Lane West and Chatsworth Road for buses to Manchester or Trafford Park. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Chatsworth Road. (Towards Liverpool on station side, opposite for Manchester).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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