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The average train between Wrexham and Preston takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. 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.

1h 58m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
1h 50m
£18–32

Wrexham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Wrexham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Wrexham is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wrexham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wrexham to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Wrexham General to Preston via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 50m.

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