Port Talbot to Preston Trains

Port Talbot to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Port Talbot and Preston takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Port Talbot 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.

4h 39m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 25m

£66–118

Port Talbot to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Port Talbot and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:16 PM → 10:10 PM
4h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:58 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 4:39 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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