The average train between Preston and Sutton Coldfield takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Sutton Coldfield. 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 Sutton Coldfield. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Sutton Coldfield at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sutton Coldfield. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Sutton Coldfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Preston to Sutton Coldfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Sutton Coldfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Preston to Sutton Coldfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Preston and Sutton Coldfield is 145.6 km. The road distance is 178 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 49m.