The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Dewsbury
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Dewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Dewsbury will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Dewsbury 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 72 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
8:442h00Preston10:44Dewsbury£371One-way0 changes
8:442h00Preston10:44Dewsbury£371One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Dewsbury
Trains from Preston to Dewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 0:38 |
Last train 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Dewsbury trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Dewsbury from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Dewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Dewsbury
Most Preston to Dewsbury trains use the Preston to Dewsbury station pair, with some services arriving at Ravensthorpe. Use this guide to compare Preston and Dewsbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Dewsbury leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Dewsbury station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Dewsbury from Dewsbury city centre
Dewsbury train station facilities and services
Dewsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dewsbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dewsbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dewsbury.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dewsbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dewsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dewsbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 1 (trains from Manchester towards Leeds). This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 07:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 1 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Ravensthorpe from Dewsbury city centre
Ravensthorpe is 2 km from Dewsbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Ravensthorpe train station facilities and services
Ravensthorpe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ravensthorpe.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ravensthorpe: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ravensthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ravensthorpe: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as access to platform 2 (HUD) is via steps. Platform 1 (LDS) is level access, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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