The cheapest and fastest trains from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salford Crescent (SLD) for Preston station (PRE) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 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 Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:43 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0h45 | 07:28 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:12 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0h45 | 08:57 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0h46 | 11:58 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:44 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0h44 | 18:28 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:44 Salford Crescent (SLD) | 0h45 | 22:29 Preston station (PRE) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE)
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 22:12 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Salford Crescent (SLD) and Preston station (PRE) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Salford Crescent (SLD) to Preston station (PRE) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Salford Crescent (SLD) and Preston station (PRE)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 21:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, The station is accessed from the main road ( A6,THE CRESCENT) and the corner of University Road There is a lift available at the end of the overbridge (facing the steps of which there is 36 down onto the platform). The lift is available from first to last train.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Located on The Crescent for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Eccles and Bolton. Maximum distance 300 yards/274m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station near to the roundabout.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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
