What’s the cost of a train ticket from Hereford to Preston?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at €86.98. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Hereford to Preston train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Hereford to Preston?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Hereford to Preston by train

Q: What’s the distance between Hereford and Preston by train?

The train journey from Hereford to Preston covers 189 kilometres in total.

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Overview: trains from Hereford to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hereford to Preston, 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 05:47 View journey

Last train 23:08 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 27m View journey

Distance (km) 189

Trains / day 45 View all

Cheapest journey €87.32 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 8m

Train operators 12

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Train cost between Hereford to Preston

Getting from Hereford to Preston by rail typically costs €86.98, 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

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