The average train between Chippenham and Preston takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Chippenham 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 every 2 hours between Chippenham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chippenham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Chippenham to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Chippenham to Preston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chippenham and Preston is 259 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m.