Train Wakefield to Preston from £30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Preston takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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.

2h 13m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 11m

£25–46

Wakefield to Preston train times

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 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:32 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:35 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:32 PM
2h • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:32 PM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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