The average train between Preston and Didcot takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Didcot. 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 Didcot. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Didcot at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Didcot? 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 Didcot. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Didcot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Preston to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Preston to Didcot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Preston and Didcot is 258.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford in around 3h 59m.