Train Preston to Widnes from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Widnes takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 22m

£17–50

Preston to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 11:43 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:01 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:01 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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