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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Urmston
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Urmston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Urmston will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Urmston 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 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Urmston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Urmston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 43 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Urmston train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Urmston trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:51 Preston | 1h02 | 05:53 Urmston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Urmston
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Trains from Preston to Urmston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 59m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Urmston trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Urmston from £7. 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 Urmston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Urmston 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 Urmston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Urmston
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
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed Part time ticket office hours
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Access to both platforms down a ramp (69 paces, 1:14 slope) from road overbridge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- 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: Bus stop outside Flixton Girls School, on Flixton Road
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 245 7811
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 12:45 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Services towards Manchester : From Flixton Road, down a ramp (86 paces, average 1:15 slope) or down 20 steps to the left of the ticket office and onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool and Warrington : Level access onto the platform from the car park behind the old station building, or down 25 steps from the Station Road bridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Flixton Road for buses to Stretford, Trafford Park and Manchester. Adjacent to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Flixton Road - nearside to the station for services to Liverpool and opposite side of the road for Manchester.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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