The average train between Preston and Ware takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Ware. 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 Ware. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ware at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ware. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ware station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Preston to Ware train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ware train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Ware train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Ware is 281.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.