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Preston to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
05:25
Last train
Last train
23:49
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 9m
Distance
Distance
35 miles
Price
Price
€28.23*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from Preston to Handforth?

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12:47
1h 13m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
14:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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12:52
1h 36m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
14:28
Handforth
Northern
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13:49
1h 11m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
15:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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13:52
1h 36m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
15:28
Handforth
Northern
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14:48
1h 12m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
16:00
Handforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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14:52
1h 36m, 1 change
Preston (Lancs)
16:28
Paris
Northern
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