The average train between Preston and Wales takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wales. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Preston to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Preston to Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Wales is 177.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 59m.