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Preston to St Helens Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Preston to St Helens Central, starting from $12.03 and averaging $20.79. The entire journey takes no more than 27m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, Jul 11
From $18.10
Sat, Jul 12
From $12.03
Sun, Jul 13
From $18.10
Mon, Jul 14
From $18.10
Tue, Jul 15
From $18.10
Wed, Jul 16
From $18.10
Thu, Jul 17

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:33 Preston (Lancs)	06:12 St Helens Central	39m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:00 Preston (Lancs)	06:37 St Helens Central	37m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:28 Preston (Lancs)	07:00 St Helens Central	32m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:04 Preston (Lancs)	07:31 St Helens Central	27m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:28 Preston (Lancs)	08:03 St Helens Central	35m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:00 Preston (Lancs)	08:37 Paris	37m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Preston to St Helens Central Train Route Details

First train

05:33

Last train

22:43

Departure station

Preston

Arrival station

St Helens Central

Journey time

27m

Distance

22 miles

Price

$12.03*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to St Helens Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Preston to St Helens Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Preston to St Helens Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Preston to St Helens Central Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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