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Preston to Manchester Airport by train
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First train05:09
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Last train00:57
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey55m
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Distance52 kilometres
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Trains per day83
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Avg. journey time1hr 6m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Manchester Airport by train
Fast trains from Preston to Manchester Airport take around 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 52 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Manchester Airport.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Manchester Airport?
Direct trains from Preston to Manchester Airport have been found.
We usually find around 85 direct trains on the route from Preston to Manchester Airport every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 77 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Manchester Airport?
The Preston to Manchester Airport train travel time is normally about 55 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Manchester Airport train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Manchester Airport is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:09 and the last train is around 00:57. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 06:07, and the last at 00:57.

What's the Preston to Manchester Airport train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Manchester Airport are $7.70.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $8 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $14. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Preston to Manchester Airport train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Manchester Airport by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Manchester Airport?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Manchester Airport, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- First TransPennine Express
- Northern
- Northern Rail
- TransPennine Express
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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