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Halifax to Preston Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Halifax to Preston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 45 805 IDR, with average prices for this route around 45 805 IDR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:29 1 t 9 minuuttia, Direct Halifax	18:38 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
17:45 1 t 47 minuuttia, Changes required Halifax	19:32 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
18:30 1 t 9 minuuttia, Direct Halifax	19:39 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
18:47 1 t 45 minuuttia, Changes required Halifax	20:32 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
19:28 1 t 10 minuuttia, Direct Halifax	20:38 Preston (Lancs)	Find Tickets
20:28 1 t 10 minuuttia, Direct Halifax	21:38 Paris	Find Tickets

Halifax to Preston Train Route Details

First train

00:12

Last train

23:28

Departure station

Halifax

Arrival station

Preston

Journey time

1 t 8 minuuttia

Distance

56 km

Price

45 805 IDR*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Halifax to Preston

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Halifax to Preston can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Halifax to Preston, 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 Halifax to Preston 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 Halifax to Preston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Halifax to Preston train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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