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Preston to Handforth train route details
First train
05:25
Last train
23:49
Journey time
1h 9m
Distance
35 miles
Price
US$32.48*
What are the next train times from Preston to Handforth?
Discover all upcoming Preston to Handforth services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:25 Lancs | 07:03 Handforth |  | Find Tickets |
05:50 Lancs | 07:29 Handforth | | Find Tickets |
06:47 Lancs | 08:01 Handforth |  | Find Tickets |
06:49 Lancs | 08:28 Handforth | | Find Tickets |
07:48 Lancs | 09:00 Handforth | | Find Tickets |
07:49 Lancs | 09:28 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Handforth from Preston this week
Ticket prices for Preston to Handforth typically cost around US$32.48, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to Handforth
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Travel during Off-Peak train times
To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Preston and Handforth on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Split Tickets discount
While it may sound surprising, splitting your route into smaller segments and purchasing separate low-cost tickets can greatly reduce the overall fare, all without changing seats. The best part is that Trip.com does all the splitting and organising for you, removing any need for time-consuming research on your end.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.