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The average train between St Erth and Preston takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from St Erth 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.

8h 51m
Duration
392 mi
Distance
£188
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
8h 37m
£161–260

St Erth to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between St Erth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Erth is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast8h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 391.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between St Erth, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from St Erth to Preston via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 37m.

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