Train Preston to Watford from £71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Watford takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Watford. 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 23m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

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Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...

2h 8m

£42–120

Preston to Watford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

8:00 PM → 11:09 PM
3h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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