Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Stafford
From £38.20
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Staffordby train on average takes 1 hrs 29 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Stafford one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £38.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
Quick Links
Route info - Did you know!
- Trains depart every 34 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 06:00
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 21:18
Book your tickets
Preston (Lancs) to Stafford train times
| Last updated: 07:07:24
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 08:22 Stafford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 4m, Direct | ||
08:17 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:22 Stafford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 5m, Direct | ||
09:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:22 Stafford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 4m, Direct | ||
10:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:22 Stafford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 4m, Direct | ||
11:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:22 Stafford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 4m, Direct |
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
Stafford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- 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
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
For information 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.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Railway Street ( Car Park 1)
Spaces: 75
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information 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.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Stafford Multi Story ( Car Park 2)
Spaces: 467
Number Accessible Spaces: 14
Accessible Spaces Note:4 Electric Vehicle charging points available
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces126
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Annotation
42 hoops on platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 84 spaces) and 21 hoops in the MSCP (2 x cycles per hoop = 42 spaces)
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is on the main concourse. 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-Sat 24h
Sun 07:30 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
The Travel Centre adjacent the Ticket Office has low counters.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.