Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Manchester Oxford Road
From £7.70
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Manchester Oxford Roadby train on average takes 0 hrs 45 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Manchester Oxford Road one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £7.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 20 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:25
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 22:50
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Preston (Lancs) to Manchester Oxford Road train times
| Last updated: 13:27:13
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13:49 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:22 Manchester Oxford Road On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 33m, Direct | ||
13:53 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:41 Manchester Oxford Road On Time | Advance, Northern | 0h 48m, Direct | ||
14:10 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:54 Manchester Oxford Road On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 0h 44m, Direct | ||
14:20 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 15:11 Manchester Oxford Road On Time | Advance, Northern | 0h 51m, Direct | ||
14:48 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 15:22 Manchester Oxford Road On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 34m, Direct |
Station Message
The main toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are closed for refurbishment at Preston station. Alternative facilities are available.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Manchester Oxford Road facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
In between platforms 4 and 5 as well as in between platforms 2 and 3
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Accessible Toilet is available from first until last train using a RADAR key
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
baby change available in accessible toilet as well as the regular toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Bottom of the station approach on the corner of Oxford Street.
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Accessible Toilet is available from first until last train using a RADAR key
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Information available from 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces72
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle hub outside the front of the station as well as facilities between platforms 4 and 5
- Annotation
- TypeRacks
Stands
Compounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 07:00 to 23:00
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:45 to 23:59
Sun 07:00 to 23:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisYes
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Due to station layout and platform height, only services from Liverpool coming in and out of platform 5 are mobility scooter friendly at Manchester oxford Road
There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3.
Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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