City to city
Preston to Manchester by train
Preston → Manchester Piccadilly
- Fastest
- ≈ 39 min
- Typical
- ≈ 53 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
Trains link Preston (Preston) and Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) in about 39 min at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from Preston to Manchester take?
The fastest trains cover Preston to Manchester in about 39 min; a typical journey takes around 53 min.
Is there a direct train from Preston to Manchester?
Yes: direct trains run between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly.
Legendary routes through Preston or Manchester
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
- Hope Valley Line Sheffield → Manchester
More trains from Preston
- Preston → London ≈ 2h 12m · direct
- Preston → Glasgow ≈ 2h 20m · direct
More train routes in United Kingdom.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.