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Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs)? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as PHP 209.06, with average prices for this route around PHP 306.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sun, Aug 3
From PHP 294.23
Mon, Aug 4
From PHP 294.23
Tue, Aug 5
From PHP 209.06
Wed, Aug 6
From PHP 251.65
Thu, Aug 7
From PHP 294.23
Fri, Aug 8
From PHP 294.23
Sat, Aug 9
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
22:45 Manchester Airport	23:57 Preston (Lancs)	1h 12m, Direct		Find Tickets

Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) Train Route Details

First train

07:37

Last train

22:45

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Preston (Lancs)

Journey time

50m

Distance

53 km

Price

PHP 209.06*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs), you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Manchester Airport to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

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