Widnes to Preston Trains

Widnes to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Widnes and Preston takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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.

1h 40m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 38m

£15–44

Widnes to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Widnes and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:02 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
8:51 PM → 10:10 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
9:13 PM → 11:01 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:51 PM → 11:46 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:26 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 10:38 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:39 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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