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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton to Preston
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to Preston will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamilton for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:295h18Hamilton13:47Preston£771One-way0 changes
- 8:295h18Hamilton13:47Preston£771One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hamilton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £152.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£60 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hamilton to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to Preston trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:29 Hamilton | 5h18 | 13:47 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton to Preston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hamilton to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 19:58 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Hamilton to Preston trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Hamilton and Preston from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hamilton to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton and Preston
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 23:20 Saturday 06:20 - 23:20 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sundays 16 & 23 September: buses will pick up/drop off at Hamilton Bus Station stance 10/11. Buses normally pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Kemp Street.
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Carlisle Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:04 Saturday 06:20 - 20:04 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Clydesdale Street
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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