Aberystwyth to Preston Trains

Aberystwyth to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberystwyth and Preston takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 17m

£45–88

Aberystwyth to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:28 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberystwyth 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.