The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to West Kirby
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to West Kirby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to West Kirby will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for West Kirby 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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 West Kirby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to West Kirby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 54 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to West Kirby train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to West Kirby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:02 Preston | 2h05 | 10:07 West Kirby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:18 Preston | 3h19 | 13:37 West Kirby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Preston to West Kirby by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to West Kirby
Trains from Preston to West Kirby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 22:31 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to West Kirby trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and West Kirby 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 West Kirby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to West Kirby 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 West Kirby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and West Kirby
- 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: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”
- 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: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: West Kirby, Wirral
Most popular train connections from Preston
More options for your journey from Preston to West Kirby
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

