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Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from €1.68 and averaging €4.33. The entire journey takes no more than 36m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Wed, Sep 10
From €3.59
Thu, Sep 11
From €2.72
Fri, Sep 12
From €1.68
Sat, Sep 13
From €4.17
Sun, Sep 14
From €4.17
Mon, Sep 15
From €4.17
Tue, Sep 16
From €4.17

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
13:49 37m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	14:26 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
13:53 52m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	14:45 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
14:10 48m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	14:58 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
14:20 55m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	15:15 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
14:48 38m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	15:26 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
14:52 53m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	15:45 Paris	Find Tickets

Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

05:25

Last train

23:49

Departure station

Preston

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

36m

Distance

28 miles

Price

€1.68*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Preston to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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