Trains from Wakefield to Preston

Wakefield to Preston train information

Which train company can I use?

The route connecting Wakefield, which is in England and Preston, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

The train duration to get to Preston from Wakefield will change depending if the train is direct or with stops. There are 50 miles between the 2 cities.

How much does it costs?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Wakefield to Preston train tickets

Wakefield - Preston prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Wakefield to Preston by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Wakefield to Preston trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wakefield and Preston by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Preston to Wakefield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Wakefield - Preston train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Wakefield Preston train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

  For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Wakefield Preston ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you about 2 trips from Preston to Wakefield (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey