Preston to Newton Abbot Trains

Preston to Newton Abbot trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Newton Abbot takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Newton Abbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration: 287 mi
Distance: £164
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 30m

£137–200

Preston to Newton Abbot train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change

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