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Lancaster to Preston Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Lancaster to Preston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $2.73, with average prices for this route around $11.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:00 19 minutes, Direct Lancaster	20:19 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
20:28 17 minutes, Direct Lancaster	20:45 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
20:40 17 minutes, Direct Lancaster	20:57 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
20:50 19 minutes, Direct Lancaster	21:09 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
20:58 17 minutes, Direct Lancaster	21:15 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
21:27 18 minutes, Direct Lancaster	21:45 Paris	Find Tickets

Lancaster to Preston Train Route Details

First train

05:13

Last train

23:26

Departure station

Lancaster

Arrival station

Preston

Journey time

16 minutes

Distance

33 km

Price

$2.73*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Preston

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Lancaster to Preston can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Lancaster to Preston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Lancaster to Preston, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Lancaster to Preston ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Lancaster to Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Save money on your trip from Lancaster to Preston with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Lancaster to Preston Train prices and times

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