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Outbound fromNottingham to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 4h 25m to travel from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £17 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:29 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 33m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) by train
Looking to travel from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 25 minutes to travel from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes though. You'll usually find 54 trains per day running along the 85 miles (137 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Preston (Lancs), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Preston (Lancs). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £17.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Preston (Lancs)
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Nottingham to Preston (Lancs) is right for you.
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