Preston to Wakefield by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Wakefield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Wakefield, 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 03:57 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 80
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey US$17.86 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 33m
Train operators 6

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Train cost between Preston to Wakefield

Getting from Preston to Wakefield by rail typically costs US$17.86, 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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Train schedule for travel between Preston and Wakefield

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 80 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Preston is at 03:57 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:49.

During the weekend, 05:00 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 28 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Preston to Wakefield

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 51 minutes, spanning 80 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Preston and Wakefield?

You can secure tickets for travel between Preston and Wakefield up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Preston to Wakefield

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Preston and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Wakefield city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Wakefield

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield by train is 80 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.