Bath to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bath and Preston takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 47m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 31m

£75–124

Bath to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:02 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 26m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 47m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 47m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 47m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 47m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:03 AM → 9:50 AM
8h 47m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath 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.