Trains from Watford Junction to Preston (Lancs)

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Watford Junction to Preston (Lancs) train times

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Date

Depart time

Departs

Platform

Arrive time

Arrives

Platform

Changes

Duration

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06-05-2025

05:45

Plat. 4

Cancelled

. 4

08:35

Plat. 14

Cancelled

. 14

2hr 50m

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06-05-2025

06:47

Plat. 4

Cancelled

. 4

09:35

Plat. 14

Cancelled

. 14

2hr 48m

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06-05-2025

07:07

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

09:49

Plat. 13

Cancelled

. 13

2hr 42m

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06-05-2025

07:46

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

10:05

Plat. 14

Cancelled

. 14

2hr 19m

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06-05-2025

07:55

Plat. 4

Cancelled

. 4

10:35

Plat. 14

Cancelled

. 14

2hr 40m

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Watford Junction to Preston (Lancs) journey summary

Average Journey Time

2hr 19 minutes
Distance

174 miles - 280km
Weekday First Train

04:45
Weekday Last Train
Weekend First Train

04:45
Weekend Last Train

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

01:00 On time

Cancelled - Northampton

Platform 6

West Midlands Trains

01:58 On time

Cancelled - Milton Keynes Central

Platform 6

West Midlands Trains

Preston (Lancs) station live train times for the next 2 hours

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Preston Lancs

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

00:30 Delayed

Cancelled - Aberdeen

Platform 3

Caledonian Sleeper

00:58 01:03

Cancelled - Blackpool North

Platform 1

Northern