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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Preston takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 12m
£86–133

Reading to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 12m.

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