Travelling by train from Aylesbury to Preston

Ready to travel from Aylesbury to Preston by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Aylesbury and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$112.45, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Aylesbury and Preston

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 32 trains make this journey of 251 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Aylesbury is at 05:18 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:18.

During the weekend, 05:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:48 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 15 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Aylesbury to Preston

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 3 minutes, crossing a total distance of 251 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Aylesbury to Preston?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 2 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Maximising your travels to Preston

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Aylesbury to Preston by train?

The trip from Aylesbury to Preston covers a distance of 251 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Aylesbury to Preston by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$112.45. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Aylesbury to Preston train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Aylesbury to Preston by train?

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 3 minutes.