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The average train between Wakefield and Preston takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Wakefield to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Preston is 79.9 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 10m.
