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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
18:48
Last train
Last train
23:49
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 9m
Distance
Distance
56 km
Price
Price
TRY 1,472.85*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

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18:48
1h 12m, 1 change
Lancs
20:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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18:49
1h 39m, 1 change
Lancs
20:28
Handforth
Northern
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19:48
1h 12m, 1 change
Lancs
21:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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19:49
1h 39m, 1 change
Lancs
21:28
Handforth
Northern
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20:47
1h 19m, 1 change
Lancs
22:06
Styal
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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20:50
1h 38m, 1 change
Lancs
22:28
Paris
Northern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Preston this week

Typical ticket prices between Preston and Handforth are around TRY 1,472.85, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Thu9Apr
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Fri10Apr
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Sat11Apr
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Sun12Apr
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Mon13Apr
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Tue14Apr
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