Train Preston to Cardiff from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cardiff takes 3h 53m 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 53m

Duration

189 mi

Distance

£83

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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

5:18 PM → 8:54 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 11:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:00 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:59 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:53 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

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
9:19 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 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 8, 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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Frequently asked questions

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