The average train between Holyhead and Preston takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Holyhead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Preston. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Holyhead to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Holyhead to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Preston is 137 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 3m.
