The average train between Preston and Batley takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Batley. 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 Preston and Batley. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Batley at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Batley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Batley station via Hebden Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Preston to Batley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Batley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dewsbury station.
Book your Preston to Batley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Batley is 70.7 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dewsbury via Hebden Bridge in around 2h 13m.