The average train between Chester and Preston takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Chester to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Chester to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Preston is 64.8 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 13m.
