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Preston to Eccles Train Route Details

First train
First train
18:11
Last train
Last train
21:48
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Eccles
Journey time
Journey time
39m
Distance
Distance
25 miles
Price
Price
TRY 1,004.34*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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18:11
54m, 1 change
Lancs
19:05
Manchester
Northern
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18:22
1h 28m, Direct
Lancs
19:50
Eccles Mtlk
Northern
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18:48
1h 31m, Direct
Lancs
20:19
Eccles Mtlk
TransPennine Express
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18:49
1h 16m, 1 change
Lancs
20:05
Manchester
Northern
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19:24
1h 25m, Direct
Lancs
20:49
Eccles Mtlk
Northern
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19:48
1h 33m, Direct
Lancs
21:21
Paris
TransPennine Express
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Fares from Preston to Eccles usually average around TRY 1,004.34, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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