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Preston to Penistone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Penistone takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Penistone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Huddersfieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Penistonetrain train
3h 16m
£20–40

Preston to Penistone train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Penistone. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Penistone at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Penistone? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Penistone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Penistone, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Penistone via Manchester Piccadilly and Huddersfield in around 3h 16m.

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