Douglas Isle of Man to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:00 View journey
Last train 17:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 124
Trains / day 8 View all
Cheapest journey AU$140.95 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 29m
Train operators 6

Explore Douglas Isle of Man to Preston by train

Thinking about travelling from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$140.95, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston

If you are taking the train from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston, you will have 8 trains each day (with a departure every 26 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:00. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 17:15. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:30, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 16:30.

Travel time and distance between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a total of 124 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston?

You can secure tickets for travel between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Douglas Isle of Man to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Douglas Isle of Man and Preston spans 124 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.