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Preston to Wrexham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Wrexham takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Wrexham. 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 45m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
  3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain train
1h 49m
£18–32

Preston to Wrexham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Wrexham. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Wrexham at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Wrexham? 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.

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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Wrexham, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Wrexham General via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 1h 49m.

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