The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Leyland
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
4 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Leyland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Leyland will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Leyland every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Leyland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Leyland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 8 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Leyland
Trains from Preston to Leyland run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 4m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Leyland trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Leyland from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Preston to Leyland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Leyland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leyland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Leyland
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses towards Preston will stop at the bus stop on Station Brow outside NSI House. Buses towards Bolton/Wigan North Western will stop at the bus stop on Station Brow outside La Corte restaurant.
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