Wales to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Preston takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 13m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

3h 47m

£54–100

Wales to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:10 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:53 PM → 11:01 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 11:46 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:22 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:35 AM
4h • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.