Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Hereford
From £68.60
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Herefordby train on average takes 2 hrs 26 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Hereford one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £68.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 64 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 06:00
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 21:18
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Preston (Lancs) to Hereford train times
| Last updated: 18:46:39
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 21:51 Hereford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 33m, 1 change | ||
20:01 Preston (Lancs) Delayed | 23:32 Hereford Delayed | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 31m, 1 change |
Station Message
The main toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are closed for refurbishment at Preston station. Alternative facilities are available.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Hereford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetYes
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- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxNo
- Atm MachineNo
- ShopsNo
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is at the front of the station.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Information available from help point on platform or from ticket office during the above hours.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr - Operator NameAPCOA
- NameMain Car Park
- Spaces146
- Number Accessible Spaces11
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle parking is provided at four locations. 5 sheffield stands, under a shelter providing for up to 10 spaces for bicycles are located at the southern end of Platform 3. 5 Sheffield stands, providing for up to 10 bicycles to be parked are located in a shelter on the traffic island as you enter from Station Approach. 10 Sheffield stands, under two shelters providing for up to 20 spaces for bicycles, are located in an area marked cycle storage to the left of the main station entrance. A further five Sheffield stands, offering 10 spaces are also located nearby.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance will be provided by station staff during opening hours. Outside of opening hours, Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:15 to 21:00
Sun 09:15 to 21:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. They are touchscreen.
The ticket machines are only accessible during ticket office opening hours.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
A low level counter is available at the Ticket Office.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Taxi rank in the station car park, adjacent to the station building.
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Step Free Access
Category A
Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4.
A footbridge lifts connects Platforms 1 and 2.
- Ticket GatesYes
Wide aisle gates available.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Directly outside station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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