How to travel from Preston to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Liverpool is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Preston to Liverpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration51min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated byNorthern Rail+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southport Wellington Street and then to Vauxhall Juvenal Street.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Liverpool.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Preston City Taxi

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance58km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Preston to Liverpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Preston and Liverpool is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)

It takes around 51min to get from Preston and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Liverpool is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Liverpool. It typically takes around 51min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Preston and Liverpool with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 51min.

Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Preston and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 51min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Wellington Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire and Arriva Merseyside run regular bus services between Preston and Liverpool. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 51min.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Liverpool. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 51min and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Liverpool

Transport options from Preston to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
51min
£15($18)
hourly56km (35 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
£7($8)
hourly60km (38 miles)
Taxi
44min
£95($110)
on demand58km (36 miles)
Drive
44min
£10($12)
on demand58km (36 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool