Northwich to Preston Trains

Northwich to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northwich and Preston takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 60 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Greenbank to Chestertrain
Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain

2h 1m

£19–35

Northwich to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Northwich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwich is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:10 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 PM → 11:01 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
10:11 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:15 AM → 7:50 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:15 AM → 7:50 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:15 AM → 7:50 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:15 AM → 7:50 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:21 AM → 10:22 AM
10h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 1:38 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
2:09 PM → 4:39 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:10 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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