Train Handforth to Preston from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Handforth and Preston takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Handforth 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.

1h 31m
Duration: 42 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 29m

£15–29

Handforth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Handforth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:27 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
1:23 PM → 3:03 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:03 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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