Train Cheltenham to Preston from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Preston takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 11m
Duration: 148 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 15m

£59–94

Cheltenham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:12 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
11:02 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
8h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:11 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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