Bristol to Preston Trains

Bristol to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Preston takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 192 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 55m

£75–113

Bristol to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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