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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
20:40
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
AU$ 46.35*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

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20:40
1h 48m, 1 change
Lancs
22:28
Styal
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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21:28
1h 49m, 1 change
Lancs
23:17
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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22:51
7h 4m, 1 change
Lancs
05:55
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Styal
Northern
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05:25
1h 38m, 1 change
Lancs
07:03
Handforth
Northern
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05:50
1h 39m, 1 change
Lancs
07:29
Handforth
Northern
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06:47
1h 14m, 1 change
Lancs
08:01
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Preston this week

Typical ticket prices between Preston and Handforth are around AU$ 46.35, 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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Tue21Apr
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