Preston to Harlech Trains

Preston to Harlech trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Harlech takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Harlech. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 10m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
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Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain

6h 40m

£51–97

Preston to Harlech train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Harlech at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:18 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
6:18 PM → 11:26 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:18 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives next day
12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
1:18 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
3:18 PM → 8:17 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:22 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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