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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Lelant Saltings to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Lelant Saltings
- Departure station
- Lelant Saltings station guide
- Address
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- Saltings Reach, Lelant TR26 3DL
Operators serving Lelant Saltings
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Facilities at Lelant Saltings
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (50 spaces)
Explore the area around Lelant Saltings
- St Ives Bay
- Hayle Towans
About your departure station
Opened in 1978 specifically to serve the St Ives branch line park and ride, Lelant Saltings is one of Britain's newest rural stations.
The utilitarian design contrasts with traditional Cornish stations.
The station represents modern railway planning focused on reducing traffic to popular destinations.
Lelant Saltings' success in managing tourist traffic has made it a model for similar schemes elsewhere.
The station demonstrates how strategic rail investments can protect sensitive environments while maintaining access to beautiful locations, balancing tourism and conservation in this iconic coastal landscape.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Lelant Saltings to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Lelant Saltings as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Lelant Saltings and Preston (Lancs)?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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