How to get from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train?

From Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train

To get from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station in Preston, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Ormskirk station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Ormskirk station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston Railway Station
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston Railway Station
    Walk to
    Preston Railway Station
    East Cliff
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train via NORTHERN

Take one direct train from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station in Preston: take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston Railway Station
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston Railway Station
    Walk to
    Preston Railway Station
    East Cliff
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station

The distance between Liverpool, Preston and Preston Railway Station, Preston is approximately 44.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Preston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Preston and the nearest public transport station is Moorfields.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Moorfields
  • Union Court
  • Rumford Street

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Preston Railway Station, Preston

Preston Railway Station is located at East Cliff, Preston and the nearest public transport station is Fishergate Hill Surgery.

Train stations close to Preston Railway Station:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston Railway Station:

  • Fishergate Hill Surgery
  • Waterstones
  • Boots

Related Routes

Alternative route from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train via NORTHERN

Take one direct train from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station in Preston: take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston Railway Station
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston Railway Station
    Walk to
    Preston Railway Station
    East Cliff
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Preston Railway Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool to Ormskirk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ormskirk station near Preston Railway Station in Preston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Preston Railway Station by train?

    The total travel time between Liverpool in Liverpool and Preston Railway Station in Preston by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Liverpool to get to Preston Railway Station?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Liverpool and Preston Railway Station?

    Get off the train at the Ormskirk station, which is closest to Preston Railway Station in Preston.