Preston (Lancs) Train Station

Address

Preston station
Fishergate
Preston
PR1 8AP

Station staff availability

Station staff availability
Mon - Fri	04:00-01:00
Sat	04:00-01:00
Sun	04:00-01:00

For full accessibility information at Preston (Lancs), view our accessibility info below.

Ticket office availability

Ticket office availability
Mon - Fri:	05:45-22:00
Sat:	04:45-21:00
Sun:	08:00-22:00

0 Station updates

Station details

Easter 2026
Major engineering work will affect journeys between Preston and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh from Saturday 4 April to Easter Monday 6 April inclusive. More information can be found on our engineering page.

Accessibility

Station Accessibility
Accessible Booking Office Counter	Yes
Induction Loop	Yes
Wheelchairs Available	Yes
Ramp For Train Access	Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines	Yes
Accessible Toilets	Yes	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	Yes	Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
Impaired Mobility Set Down	Yes

Getting to and from the station
Accessible Taxis	No

Staff help
Staff Help Available	Yes	Mon - Fri: 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM Sat: 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM Sun: 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM Staff Help Available Note: The Passenger Assistance meeting point is opposite the ticket office near the main entrance. 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.
Assisted Travel	Yes	We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Helpline Contact	Yes	08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
Accessible Public Telephones	No

Station facilities

Atm Machine	Yes
Baby Change	Yes
Seated Area	Yes
Passenger Information Systems	Yes	Passenger Information Systems Note: Departure Screens, Arrival Screens, Announcements,
Shops	Yes
Station Buffet	Yes	Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
Telephones	Yes
Toilets	Yes	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.
Waiting Room	Yes	Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
CCTV	Yes

Ticket buying & collection

Ticket office availability
Ticket Machine	Yes
Ticket Office Note		Ticket machines can be found in the booking hall.

Smartcards
Smartcard Topup	Yes
Smartcard Issued	No
Smartcard Validator	No

Oyster Pay as you go Information
Prepurchase Collection	Yes
Penalty Fares		Applicable Operators: Southeastern
Oyster Pre Pay	No
Oyster Validator	No
Oyster Topup	No

Passenger services

Lost Property Contact Available	Yes	Phone number: 0345 528 0253 Website: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/
Customer Services		Customers are encouraged to approach a member of station staff with any customer information enquiry.
Customer Help Points	Yes	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 Gate	No
Customer Services: Customers are encouraged to approach a member of station staff with any customer information enquiry.

Car parking

Car parking	Yes
Name: Preston Multi-Storey Car Park Operator: Avanti West Coast Spaces: 1001 Car Parking Contact Available: No Phone number: Website: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes Accessible Spaces: 18	Daily Charge: £12.50 Monthly Charge: £166.00

Cycling

Bicycle Storage
Cycle Storage Availability	Yes	Sheltered: Yes Spaces: 246 Type: Compounds,Stands Location: Note: Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces 9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
Cycle Storage CCTV	Yes

Bicycle Storage

Cycle Storage Availability

Yes

Sheltered: Yes
Spaces: 246
Type: Compounds,Stands
Location:
Note:

Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces

9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)

Cycle Storage CCTV

Yes

Other transport

Location for Rail Replacement Services	Yes	Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
Taxi Rank	Yes	Available outside the entrance. A freephone line is available in the ticket office area.
Bus Service	Yes	Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here.
Tube, Overground and Tram links	No

General information

Station Operator	VT
Station Code	PRE
Staffing Level	Full Time

Live departures & arrivals for Preston (Lancs)

Departures

Arrivals

Live departures for Preston
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability
06:34	Barrow-in-Furness Platform 3	3	On time	n/a
06:40	Blackpool North Platform 1	1	On time	n/a
06:44	Glasgow Central Platform 3	3	On time	n/a
06:44	York Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
06:47	Manchester Airport Platform 4	4	On time	n/a
06:49	Blackpool South Platform 1	1	On time	n/a
06:49	Manchester Airport Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
06:58	London Euston Platform 4	4	On time	n/a
07:00	Blackpool North Platform 1	1	07:04 4 mins late	n/a
07:04	Edinburgh Platform 5	5	On time	n/a

Live arrivals at Preston
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability
06:32	Manchester Airport Platform 3	3	06:33 1 min late	n/a
06:39	Blackburn Platform 1	1	On time	n/a
06:41	Wolverhampton Platform 3	3	On time	n/a
06:42	Blackpool North Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
06:45	Lancaster Platform 4	4	On time	n/a
06:48	Blackpool North Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
06:55	Glasgow Central Platform 4	4	On time	n/a
06:57	Manchester Airport Platform 1	1	07:03 6 mins late	n/a
07:00	Manchester Airport		Cancelled	n/a
This service has been cancelled because of more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time
07:01	Oxenholme Lake District Platform 6	6	On time	n/a

Many seats available
Plenty of seats available
Some seats available
Only a few seats available
Standing room only
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Data unavailable

Usual seat availability is based on information we hold for the last 7 days. Availability is stated for many, but not all, trains operated by Southeastern. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.