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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Preston takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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.

3h 33m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 32m
£58–89

Gloucester to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gloucester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 32m.

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