The average train between Bath and Preston takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bath and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Bath to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bath to Preston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bath and Preston is 266.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 33m.