Train Preston to Widnes from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Widnes takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. 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 40m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 18m

£16–37

Preston to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Widnes at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:05 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:54 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 2:15 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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