Rice Lane to Preston (Lancs) by train
| First train | 06:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:39 | |
| Departure station | Rice Lane | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 23m | |
| Distance | 23 miles (37 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Taking the train from Rice Lane to Preston (Lancs) in 1 hour 23 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rice Lane to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 21 minutes to travel the 23 miles (37 km) from Rice Lane to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes 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 Merseyrail for all or at least part of your journey to Preston (Lancs).
Book train tickets from Rice Lane to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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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