Preston to Hinckley by train
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Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Hinckley aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Preston and Hinckley: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £49.50, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Train times for travel between Preston and Hinckley
If you are taking the train from Preston to Hinckley, you will have 19 trains each day (with a departure every 59 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:47. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:17. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:57, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:22.
How long does the train from Preston to Hinckley take?
The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 58 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 163 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Preston and Hinckley?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Preston and Hinckley 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making the most of your trip to Hinckley
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hinckley.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Hinckley
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Hinckley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Preston and Hinckley by train is 163 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is £49.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
Tickets for this journey become available 4 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
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