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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
07:48
Last train
Last train
23:34
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 10m
Distance
Distance
56 km
Price
Price
AU$ 46.38*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

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07:48
1h 12m, 1 change
Lancs
09:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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07:49
1h 39m, 1 change
Lancs
09:28
Handforth
Northern
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08:50
1h 10m, 1 change
Lancs
10:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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08:51
1h 37m, 1 change
Lancs
10:28
Handforth
Northern
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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
Paris
Northern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Preston this week

Fares from Preston to Handforth usually average around AU$ 46.38, 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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Sun26Apr
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Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Preston to Handforth when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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