Preston to Hereford Trains

Preston to Hereford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hereford takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hereford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Herefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

2h 48m

£40–90

Preston to Hereford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Hereford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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