Hereford to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Hereford to Preston
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Train cost between Hereford to Preston
Getting from Hereford to Preston by rail typically costs US$96.50, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Hereford to Preston departure frequency and train timetable
With 45 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 8 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:47 and the last one is at 23:08. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:48, with the last one at 22:21.
Travel time and distance between Hereford and Preston
The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 27 minutes, covering a total of 189 kilometres.
When are tickets between Hereford and Preston available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Hereford and Preston can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Making the most of your trip to Preston
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Hereford to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Hereford to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Hereford to Preston covers 189 kilometres in total.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$96.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 27 minutes.
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