Train Holyhead to Preston from £57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Preston takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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.

2h 50m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£48–83

Holyhead to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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