Train Preston to Bournemouth from £138 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bournemouth takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m

Duration

317 mi

Distance

£138

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:18 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
11h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:27 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:27 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

3:15 AM → 9:28 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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