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The average train between Preston and Bristol takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 43m
£70–114

Preston to Bristol train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country10h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 43m.

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