The average train between Solihull and Preston takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Solihull 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.
Trains run hourly between Solihull and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Preston. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Solihull to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Solihull to Preston train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Solihull and Preston is 162.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.