Rotherham to Preston Trains

Rotherham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Preston takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£23–50

Rotherham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:30 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
6h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:32 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:11 AM → 5:34 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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