The average train between St Erth and Preston takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from St Erth 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 every 3 hours between St Erth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Erth is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Erth to Preston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Erth to Preston. However, there are services departing from St Erth station and arriving at Preston station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
St Erth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from St Erth station.
St Erth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your St Erth to Preston train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St Erth and Preston is 441.4 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from St Erth to Preston via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 38m.