Sheffield to Preston Trains

Sheffield to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Preston takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield 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 5m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Sheffield to Preston train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Sheffield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:11 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
2h 14m • 1 change
10:24 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:09 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:45 AM → 5:34 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:20 AM → 6:32 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:20 AM → 6:32 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:20 AM → 6:32 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:20 AM → 6:32 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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