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St Helens to Preston Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens to Preston, starting from AU$27.86 and averaging AU$32.00. The entire journey takes no more than 28m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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10:56
St Helens Central
11:33
Preston (Lancs)
37m, DirectNorthern
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11:14
St Helens Central
11:51
Preston (Lancs)
37m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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11:57
St Helens Central
12:33
Preston (Lancs)
36m, DirectNorthern
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12:14
St Helens Central
12:51
Preston (Lancs)
37m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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12:32
St Helens Central
13:06
Preston (Lancs)
34m, DirectTransPennine Express
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12:56
St Helens Central
13:32
Paris
36m, DirectNorthern
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St Helens to Preston Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:00
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
St Helens
Arrival station
Arrival station
Preston
Journey time
Journey time
28m
Distance
Distance
34 km
Price
Price
AU$27.86*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens to Preston

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from St Helens to Preston can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Helens to Preston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Helens to Preston, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Helens to Preston ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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