The average train between Newquay and Preston takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Newquay and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newquay 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Preston. However, there are services departing from Par station and arriving at Preston station via Plymouth station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Newquay to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Newquay to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Newquay and Preston is 405.8 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Preston via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 53m.