The average train between Sutton Coldfield and Preston takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sutton Coldfield is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sutton Coldfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Sutton Coldfield station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Sutton Coldfield to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Sutton Coldfield to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Sutton Coldfield to Preston train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Preston is 145.6 km. The road distance is 178 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.