Preston to Helsby Trains

Preston to Helsby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Helsby takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Helsby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 11m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 13m

£14–24

Preston to Helsby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Helsby. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Helsby at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:57 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:57 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 7:57 AM
59 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Helsby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.