Train Bournemouth to Preston from £157 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Preston takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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 45m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 42m

£126–189

Bournemouth to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:45 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:40 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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