Train Cardiff to Preston from £80 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Preston takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 14m

Duration

189 mi

Distance

£80

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cardiff to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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