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Trains from St Albans Abbey (SAA) to Preston (Lancs)

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17

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

4hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

04:45 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from St Albans Abbey (SAA) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 8 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs).

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:45
    5 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    06:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:57
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    07:15
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    08:47
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    12:58
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    09:47
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    10:47
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    14:59
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    11:47
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:25
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    12:47
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    17:00
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    13:47
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:59
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    14:47
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:59
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    15:45
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    20:25
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    21:02
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    17:15
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    22:07
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    18:47
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    23:07
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    19:47
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    00:50
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    20:47
    9 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    06:41
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    23:10
    8 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    St Albans Abbey
    Preston (Lancs)
    St Albans Abbey to Preston (Lancs)

About St Albans Abbey Station

Station name St Albans Abbey (SAA)
Address St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:45, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans Abbey & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between St Albans Abbey and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.