Didcot to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Preston takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 16m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 27m

£69–113

Didcot to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Didcot and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:07 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:04 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:31 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.