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Trip Overview

The average train between Handforth and Preston takes 1h 25m 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 25m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Handforth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Handforth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Handforth to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 41.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Handforth to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 30m.

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