Train Preston to Cardiff from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cardiff takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Cardiff. 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 54m

Duration

189 mi

Distance

£78

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:18 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:42 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 4:44 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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