The average train between Salisbury and Preston takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Preston. 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 Salisbury and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salisbury to Preston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Salisbury to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Salisbury to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salisbury and Preston is 305.8 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 12m.