Romford to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Romford to Preston
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Going from Romford to Preston by train
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Train cost from Romford to Preston
Ready to book tickets from Romford to Preston? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Romford and Preston typically run €96.10.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 2 and a half months in advance.
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Departure frequency and timetable from Romford to Preston
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Romford to Preston:
00:02 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
19:53 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
00:02 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:58 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 34 minutes from Romford toward Preston.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 28 trains serving this route each day.
Train travel time and distance from Romford to Preston
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 9 minutes. The total distance travelled is 311 kilometres.
When are tickets between Romford and Preston available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Romford and Preston can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
More information on train travel from Romford to Preston
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FAQs about the train journey from Romford to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Romford to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Romford and Preston by train is 311 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is €96.10. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 2 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 9 minutes.
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