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Manchester to Long Preston Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Long Preston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £37.80, with average prices for this route around £37.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:30 1 hour 55 minutes, Changes required Manchester Victoria	18:25 Long Preston	Find Tickets
17:30 3 hours 26 minutes, Changes required Manchester Victoria	20:56 Long Preston	Find Tickets
21:52 7 hours 47 minutes, Changes required Manchester Victoria	05:39 +1 Long Preston	Find Tickets
23:59 6 hours 18 minutes, Changes required Manchester Victoria	06:17 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Long Preston Train Route Details

First train

09:32

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Long Preston

Journey time

1 hour 53 minutes

Distance

61 km

Price

£37.80*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Long Preston

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 to Long Preston can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Long Preston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 to Long Preston, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Long Preston ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 to Long Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Long Preston 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 to Long Preston Train prices and times

Manchester to Long Preston Train Route Details