The average train between Didcot and Preston takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.
Trains run hourly 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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Preston. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Didcot to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Didcot to Preston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Didcot and Preston is 258.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 23m.