The average train between Bangor and Preston takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bangor 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 Bangor and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Preston station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Bangor to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Bangor to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bangor to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bangor and Preston is 111.5 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 33m.