Chester to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 18m
Duration: 45 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington Bank Quay

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1h 13m

£15–26

Chester to Preston train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:26 PM → 9:39 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
9:52 PM → 11:01 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
10:26 PM → 11:46 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
11:22 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
8:20 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:21 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
8:20 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 10:51 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 12:39 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
8:20 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
8:20 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:49 AM
57 min • 1 change
8:20 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 9:50 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.