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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Preston takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

3h 54m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bristol to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.

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