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Preston to Widnes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Widnes takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 22m
£16–47

Preston to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Preston to Widnes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Widnes, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Runcorn via Crewe in around 1h 22m.

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