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Bournemouth to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Preston takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

5h 8m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 36m
£96–224

Bournemouth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 36m.

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