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Rochdale to Preston Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Rochdale to Preston? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £2.00, with average prices for this route around £2.00.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
23:12 6h 39m, Changes required Rochdale	05:51 +1 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
23:16 1h 40m, Changes required Rochdale	00:56 +1 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
23:17 7h 22m, Changes required Rochdale	06:39 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Rochdale to Preston Train Route Details

First train

00:10

Last train

23:17

Departure station

Rochdale

Arrival station

Preston

Journey time

1h 9m

Distance

40 km

Price

£2.00*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Rochdale to Preston

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Rochdale to Preston during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Rochdale to Preston, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale to Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Rochdale to Preston train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Rochdale to Preston Train prices and times

Rochdale to Preston Train Route Details