Meadowhall to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Meadowhall to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Meadowhall to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:00 View journey
Last train 23:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 94
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey CA$40.30 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr
Train operators 4

Travelling from Meadowhall to Preston by train

Considering a train trip from Meadowhall to Preston? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Meadowhall and Preston

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$40.30. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel between Meadowhall and Preston

If you are taking the train from Meadowhall to Preston, you will have 27 trains each day (with a departure every 48 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:00. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:21. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:51, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:02.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Meadowhall to Preston?

On this route spanning 94 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Meadowhall and Preston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Meadowhall to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Meadowhall to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Meadowhall to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Meadowhall to Preston is 94 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.