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Birmingham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Preston takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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.

2h 13m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Preston Road stationsubway subway Metropolitan
1h 54m
£45–124

Birmingham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Preston, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to John Perrin Place via Watford Junction, Wembley Central, and Wembley Central Station in around 2h 3m.

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