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Preston to Eccles train route details

First train
First train
06:00
Last train
Last train
22:50
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Eccles
Journey time
Journey time
39m
Distance
Distance
39 km
Price
Price
OMR 8.660*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern

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10:11
54m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
11:05
Eccles (Manchester)
Northern
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11:11
55m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
12:06
Eccles (Manchester)
Northern
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12:11
55m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
13:06
Eccles (Manchester)
Northern
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13:11
54m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
14:05
Eccles (Manchester)
Northern
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14:11
54m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
15:05
Eccles (Manchester)
Northern
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15:12
53m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
16:05
Paris
Northern
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How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to Eccles

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Preston and Eccles - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Preston to Eccles when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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