Compare prices and tickets Preston to Urmston by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Urmston
Trains from Preston to Urmston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 38m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Urmston trainsNorthern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Urmston from £21. 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
Most Preston to Urmston trains use the Preston to Urmston station pair, with some services arriving at Chassen Road. Use this guide to compare Preston and Urmston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Urmston 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 Urmston station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Urmston from Urmston city centre
Urmston is 1 km from Urmston city centre. Public transport options include:
Urmston train station facilities and services
Urmston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Urmston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Urmston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Urmston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Urmston: 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.
Getting to Chassen Road from Urmston city centre
Chassen Road train station facilities and services
Chassen Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chassen Road.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Chassen Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chassen Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chassen Road: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Chassen Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chassen Road: 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.
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