Watford to Preston Trains

Watford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Preston takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

2h 52m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Watford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

3:40 PM → 6:38 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 7:39 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:40 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

4:13 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4:13 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

4:13 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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