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Preston to Halifax by train
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First train05:37
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Last train21:47
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 6m
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Distance56 kilometres
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Trains per day49
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Avg. journey time1hr 13m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Halifax by train
Fast trains from Preston to Halifax take around 1 hour and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 56 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Halifax.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Halifax?
Direct trains from Preston to Halifax have been found.
We usually find around 48 direct trains on the route from Preston to Halifax every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 49 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Halifax?
The Preston to Halifax train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 6 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Halifax train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Halifax is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:37 and the last train is around 21:47. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Preston to Halifax train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Halifax are $7.53.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $22, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book Preston to Halifax train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Halifax by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Halifax?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Halifax, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Northern
- Northern Rail
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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