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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
15:42
Last train
Last train
22:51
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 18m
Distance
Distance
56 km
Price
Price
€ 28.19*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

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15:42
1h 18m, 1 change
Lancs
17:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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15:50
1h 38m, 1 change
Lancs
17:28
Handforth
Northern
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16:42
1h 18m, 1 change
Lancs
18:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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16:51
1h 37m, 1 change
Lancs
18:28
Handforth
Northern
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17:44
1h 16m, 1 change
Lancs
19:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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17:49
1h 39m, 1 change
Lancs
19:28
Paris
Northern
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Fares from Preston to Handforth usually average around € 28.19, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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