Plymouth to Preston Trains

Plymouth to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Preston takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

Duration

319 mi

Distance

£152

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Plymouth to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:27 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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