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St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs), starting from £13.40 and averaging £14.80. The entire journey takes no more than 28m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
22:43 St Helens Central	23:22 Preston (Lancs)	39m, Direct		Find Tickets

St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs) Train Route Details

First train

00:28

Last train

22:43

Departure station

St Helens Central

Arrival station

Preston (Lancs)

Journey time

28m

Distance

34 km

Price

£13.40*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs). These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

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 St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs), 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs) ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 St Helens Central to Preston (Lancs) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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