Train Exeter to Preston from £152 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Preston takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

5h 3m

Duration

267 mi

Distance

£152

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Exeter to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:27 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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