Cardiff to Preston Trains

Cardiff to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Preston takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. 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 3m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 45m

£64–121

Cardiff to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

10:21 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 3:38 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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