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Outbound fromBatley to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 3h 23m to travel from Batley to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 44 miles (72 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Batley to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £15.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:01 | |
| Departure station | Batley | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 59m | |
| Distance | 44 miles (72 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.50 | |
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Taking the train from Batley to Preston (Lancs) in 1 hour 59 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Batley to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 23 minutes to travel the 44 miles (72 km) from Batley to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 39 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Preston (Lancs).
Book train tickets from Batley to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Preston (Lancs) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Batley to Preston (Lancs)
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Consider a Season Ticket
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