Train Port Talbot to Preston from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Port Talbot and Preston takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. 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 48m

Duration

221 mi

Distance

£94

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

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 5:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:12 PM → 11:01 PM
5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 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 Friday, May 1, 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, May 2, 2026

5:58 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 2:50 PM
5h • 1 change
10:51 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 4:51 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 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, May 5, 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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