The average train between Wrexham and Preston takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Wrexham 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 Wrexham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wrexham is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wrexham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wrexham station and arriving at Preston station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Wrexham to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
Wrexham to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Wrexham to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wrexham and Preston is 81.9 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Wrexham General to Preston via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 51m.