The average train between Preston and Bangor University takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Bangor University. 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 hourly between Preston and Bangor University. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bangor University at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bangor University. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Bangor University station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Preston to Bangor University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bangor University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Preston to Bangor University train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Preston and Bangor University is 111.4 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Bangor University via Warrington Bank Quay and Bangor (Gwynedd) in around 3h 18m.