Hereford to Preston Trains

Hereford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Preston takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 6m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 42m

£43–87

Hereford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:50 AM
3h • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

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

5:46 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 3m • 1 change

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