Shrewsbury to Preston Trains

Shrewsbury to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Preston takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

2h 5m
Duration: 83 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 3m

£19–44

Shrewsbury to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:25 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 12:39 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 42m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:34 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 6m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:42 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:34 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 6m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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