Train Sheffield to Preston from £35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Preston takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield 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 5m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 59m

£26–53

Sheffield to Preston train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Sheffield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

5:44 PM → 7:32 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 8:05 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 8:31 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:11 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:09 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

3:45 AM → 5:34 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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