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.
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 9:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Rotherham to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Rotherham to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Preston is 96.3 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Preston via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 29m.
