Letchworth Garden City to Preston (Lancs) by train
| First train | 07:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:29 | |
| Departure station | Letchworth Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (258 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Letchworth Garden City to Preston (Lancs) by train
Looking to travel from Letchworth Garden City to Preston (Lancs) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 41 minutes to travel from Letchworth Garden City to Preston (Lancs) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 8 minutes though. You'll usually find 7 trains per day running along the 160 miles (258 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Preston (Lancs), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Preston (Lancs). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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Cheap train tickets from Letchworth Garden City to Preston (Lancs)
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