The average train between Preston and Chippenham takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Chippenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Chippenham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Chippenham at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Chippenham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Chippenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Preston to Chippenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Chippenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Preston to Chippenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Preston and Chippenham is 259 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Chippenham via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 28m.