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Trip Overview

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.

3h 52m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Wales train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 3m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 25m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales4h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 28m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Wales? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 58m.

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