The average train between Ware and Preston takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ware 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 Ware and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ware is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ware to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ware station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Ware to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Euston station.
Ware to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ware to Preston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ware and Preston is 281.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.