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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Preston takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

2h 57m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 59m
£30–58

Pontefract to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 79.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Preston via Leeds in around 2h 59m.

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