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The average train between Didcot and Preston takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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.

4h 14m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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4h 28m
£69–113

Didcot to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Didcot and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.

Map of how to get from Didcot to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m.

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