The average train between St Helens and Preston takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Helens station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
St Helens to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your St Helens to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Preston is 34.8 km. The road distance is 38 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from St Helens Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 37 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.
