Cardiff to Preston Trains

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: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 46m

£55–100

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 10:22 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, October 27, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 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, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 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, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:35 AM
4h • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.