Newbury to Preston Trains

Newbury to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newbury and Preston takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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.

5h 1m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 8m

£93–155

Newbury to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Newbury and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:25 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:34 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
8:18 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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