Train Preston to Handforth from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Handforth takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Handforth. 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 29m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 39m

£15–30

Preston to Handforth train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:49 PM → 8:24 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:28 PM → 10:32 PM
1h 4m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 11:16 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
10:51 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
7h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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