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Outbound fromPreston (Lancs) to Earlestown by train
It takes an average of 1h 2m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown by train, over a distance of around 21 miles (34 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown and tickets for this journey start from £13.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:46 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | Earlestown | |
| Journey time | From 36m | |
| Distance | 21 miles (34 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £13.50 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown? Look no further.
You'll usually find 26 trains per day running between Preston (Lancs) and Earlestown, which usually take 1 hour 2 minutes to complete the 21 miles (34 km) journey. It can take as little as 36 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Earlestown by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown start from £13.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Earlestown? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Earlestown
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