The average train between Bracknell and Preston takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bracknell 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 every 2 hours between Bracknell and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Bracknell to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Bracknell to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bracknell to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bracknell and Preston is 292.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Preston via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m.