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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Preston takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 12m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hereford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford 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 Hereford to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Preston via Crewe in around 2h 42m.

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