The average train between Wick and Preston takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Wick 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 3 times a day between Wick and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wick is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wick to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wick station and arriving at Preston station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
Wick to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
Wick to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Wick to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wick and Preston is 520.9 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Wick to Preston via Inverness and Haymarket in around 11h 50m.