The average train between Preston and Stone takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Stone. 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 Stone. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Stone at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stone. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Stone station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Preston to Stone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Stone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stone station.
Book your Preston to Stone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Stone is 102.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Stone via Crewe in around 1h 59m.