Preston to Cardiff Trains

Preston to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cardiff takes 3h 51m 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 51m

Duration

189 mi

Distance

£69

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 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:41 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:22 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 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, October 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 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, October 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 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 Friday, October 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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