The average train between Burton upon Trent and Preston takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Preston. However, there are services departing from Tamworth station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Burton upon Trent to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Burton upon Trent and Preston is 127.6 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Preston via Tamworth and Crewe in around 2h 45m.