Rotherham to Preston Trains

Rotherham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Preston takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 40m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 29m

£23–50

Rotherham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:11 AM → 5:34 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:11 AM → 10:03 AM
9h 52m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 1:03 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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