Preston to Didcot Trains

Preston to Didcot trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Didcot takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Didcot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration: 195 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

4h 43m

£73–118

Preston to Didcot train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Didcot at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:17 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 3:07 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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