Newbury to Preston Trains

Newbury to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newbury and Preston takes 5h 2m 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 2m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 7m

£82–133

Newbury to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Newbury and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:28 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
1:29 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 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, October 21, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 23m • 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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