Bristol to Preston Trains

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

Train via Birmingham

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3h 55m

£74–113

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 Monday, October 26, 2026

3:30 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
4:33 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:33 PM → 8:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:18 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
9h 32m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 20m • 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.