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Preston to Leeds by train
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First train05:36
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Last train21:47
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 41m
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Distance77 kilometres
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Trains per day49
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Avg. journey time1hr 49m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Leeds by train
Fast trains from Preston to Leeds take around 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 77 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Leeds.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Leeds?
Direct trains from Preston to Leeds have been found.
We usually find around 49 direct trains on the route from Preston to Leeds every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 48 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Leeds?
The Preston to Leeds train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 41 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Leeds train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Leeds is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:36 and the last train is around 22:46. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 05:37, and the last at 21:47.

What's the Preston to Leeds train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Leeds are $9.55.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $14 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $26. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Preston to Leeds 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 Leeds by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Leeds?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Leeds, 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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