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Compare train and coach for Preston to Styal
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Styal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 56 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Styal:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Styal costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Styal take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.37. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Styal
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Trains from Preston to Styal run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Styal trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Styal from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Preston to Styal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Styal 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 Styal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Styal
Most Preston to Styal trains use the Preston to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Styal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Styal 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 Styal station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Styal from Styal city centre
Styal train station facilities and services
Styal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Styal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Styal: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Styal: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Styal: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access from car park onto Crewe platform and via long sloping path from road overbridge onto Manchester platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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