Plymouth to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Preston takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 4m
Duration: 319 mi
Distance: £152
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 4m

£130–195

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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 23, 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 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.