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Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
3h 18m
£42–74

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains11h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 14m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 14m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 14m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 14m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 18m.

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