The average train between Bicester and Preston takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bicester 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 Bicester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bicester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Bicester to Preston train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North station.
Bicester to Preston train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bicester to Preston train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bicester and Preston is 231.9 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Bicester North to Preston via Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.