The average train between Batley and Preston takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Batley to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Batley and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Batley is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Batley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Batley station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Batley to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dewsbury station.
Batley to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Batley to Preston train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Batley and Preston is 70.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Dewsbury to Preston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 48m.