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Exeter to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Preston takes 5h 6m 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 6m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£123–182

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 267.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m.

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