Liverpool Lime Street to Preston (Lancs) Trains From £5.50*

Travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston (Lancs) on fast, direct TransPennine Express services in only 54 minutes.

When travelling by train from Liverpool to Preston, make the most of the fast, direct service with Northern Rail, which travels between these two cities in under an hour. Your route with Northern winds through Lancashire countryside, ensuring green fields most of the way to Preston.

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Northern connects cities across the north of England, with popular routes such as Leeds to Manchester, Carlisle to Newcastle, Scarborough to Hull, and York to Sheffield.

Departing from Liverpool Lime Street

Conveniently located just to the East of Liverpool city centre, Liverpool Lime Street is a busy station that serves as a crucial Northwestern hub.

To get to Liverpool Lime Street, take one of the many buses from around Liverpool or nearby towns. If you’re coming from further afield, you might arrive at Liverpool's main bus station (on Roe Street), which is only a few minutes’ walk from Lime Street station. The station is close to the Liverpool Empire and the World Museum.

Liverpool Lime Street collects passengers for direct services to major UK cities, including Birmingham, Glasgow, Blackpool, Norwich, Preston and many more. Many operators use the station, such as West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway and Transport for Wales.

Main stops

From Liverpool Lime Street to Preston (Lancs), the Northern service will usually call at Huyton, St Helens Central, Wigan North Western, Euxton Balshaw Lane, Leylandn and Preston (Lancs). After departing from Preston, the train continues its journey towards Blackpool North.

Arriving at Preston (Lancs)

On the West side of Preston city centre, Preston (Lancs) is a well-connected station served by numerous operators and managed by Avanti West Coast.

With step-free access from all platforms, the station is accessible and easy to navigate for visitors arriving from Liverpool Lime Street. For onward travel, cycle hire and frequent bus services from outside the station make the rest of your journey simple and efficient.

When you leave the station, you’ll be close to Fishergate Shopping Centre or, if you’re continuing your journey by train, you’ll be able to catch services to places like London Euston, Edinburgh and Burnley Central. The station’s main operators are Northern, TransPennine and Avanti West Coast.

Northern train classes

• Standard Class: Northern does not have any First Class sections on any of their trains, so all passengers receive the same great treatment. With free Wi-Fi on all new and digitally refurbished trains, comfortable seats and convenient luggage racks, you’ll have everything you need for your journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston.

Northern travel advice

• Bicycles: Bikes are allowed on Northern trains, though spaces are limited and are accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Bikes should only be brought onboard and stored in dedicated spaces.
• Luggage: Northern does not have any specific restrictions on luggage but asks passengers to be mindful of how much luggage they bring on board and to use dedicated luggage spaces to store their items securely.
• Pets: Bring well-behaved dogs onboard Northern services and on a lead or in a secure pet carrier. Each adult passenger can travel with a maximum of two dogs for free.
• Children: Children aged 5 to 15 can travel for half-price on most trains across the UK rail network, while under 5s go free!
• Passenger Assist: Should you require assistance on any Northern train, you can arrange this in advance with the operator. Whether it’s help getting on and off the train or something else, the friendly Northern team will be happy to help.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.