Cradley Heath to Preston Trains

Cradley Heath to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cradley Heath and Preston takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cradley Heath 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 3m
Duration: 104 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 52m

£24–71

Cradley Heath to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Cradley Heath and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cradley Heath is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:25 PM → 5:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 7:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
6:25 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:03 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
1:04 PM → 3:39 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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