Preston to Widnes Trains

Preston to Widnes trains

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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: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 25m

£15–45

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 10:41 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 PM → 6:43 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 7:43 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 8:46 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
8:01 PM → 9:45 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:15 AM → 5:58 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:59 AM → 10:56 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:56 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 12:56 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:22 AM → 6:01 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 17m • 1 change

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