Exeter to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Preston takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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: £125
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 4m

£108–161

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, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 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 Thursday, October 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 Friday, October 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 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 Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.