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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Halifax | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Halifax | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Halifax | No tags | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Halifax | No tags | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Halifax | No tags |
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Get from Preston to Halifax
The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at R 90
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Halifax by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Preston to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Halifax start from R 90. The average price for this train route is around R 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Preston to Halifax?
The average train journey time from Preston to Halifax is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 57 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Preston to Halifax route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Preston to Halifax?
The earliest train from Preston to Halifax departs at 07:44. And the latest train departs at 22:26.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Preston to Halifax was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 78To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Preston to Halifax as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 78 to R 753 for a train ticket from Preston to Halifax based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 247, which is on 2026-01-31.
