Cardiff to Preston bus Station Trains

Cardiff to Preston bus Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Preston bus Station takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Preston bus Station. 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 12m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 1m

£65–124

Cardiff to Preston bus Station train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Preston bus Station. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Preston bus Station at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:53 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:50 PM
4h • 1 change
4:16 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 8:50 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:49 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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