The average train between Preston and Bristol Temple Meads takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Bristol Temple Meads. 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 Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bristol Temple Meads. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Preston to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Preston to Bristol Temple Meads train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Preston and Bristol Temple Meads is 257.4 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 43m.