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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
09:51
Last train
Last train
22:47
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 9m
Distance
Distance
56 km
Price
Price
INR 3,101.50*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from Preston to Handforth?

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09:51
1h 9m, 1 change
Lancs
11:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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09:52
1h 36m, 1 change
Lancs
11:28
Handforth
Northern
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10:47
1h 13m, 1 change
Lancs
12:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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10:52
1h 36m, 1 change
Lancs
12:28
Handforth
Northern
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11:50
1h 10m, 1 change
Lancs
13:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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11:51
1h 37m, 1 change
Lancs
13:28
Paris
Northern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Preston this week

Fares from Preston to Handforth usually average around INR 3,101.50, 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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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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