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Watford High Street to Preston Train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford High Street to Preston, starting from AED 168.06 and averaging AED 168.06. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 54m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:43 Watford High Street | 20:10 Preston (Lancs) | London OvergroundWest Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
17:13 Watford High Street | 20:51 Preston (Lancs) | London Overground | Find Tickets |
17:33 Watford High Street | 20:39 Preston (Lancs) | London OvergroundWest Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
18:33 Watford High Street | 21:39 Preston (Lancs) | London OvergroundWest Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
19:11 Watford High Street | 23:01 Preston (Lancs) | London Overground | Find Tickets |
19:18 Watford High Street | 23:01 Paris | London OvergroundWest Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
Watford High Street to Preston Train Route Details
First train
00:41
Last train
21:43
Journey time
2h 54m
Distance
282 km
Price
AED 168.06*
How to book cheap train tickets from Watford High Street to Preston
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 Watford High Street to Preston can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
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 Watford High Street 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%
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 Watford High Street 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
If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Watford High Street to Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Watford High Street to Preston train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.