Trains tickets from Liverpool to Preston

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TodayMay 14
TomorrowMay 15
from $10
FriMay 16
from $11
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Liverpool to Preston.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $11Average Duration2h 25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$9 - $34Average Duration54m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$10 - $10Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Liverpool to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
$9Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Liverpool to Preston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration54m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:39am
Distance27 miles (43 km)
Latest train departure11:15pm

Liverpool to Preston Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/12
$10
05/13
$10
Today
$10
05/15
$10
05/16
$11
05/17
$10
05/18
$10
05/19
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Liverpool to Preston was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $30 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-05-15.

Usually RDG_FIRST_TRANSPENNINE_EXPRESS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Preston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Liverpool and Preston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Liverpool to Preston.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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