The average train between Worcester and Preston takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Worcester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Worcester to Preston train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Worcester and Preston is 177.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 19m.