Winchester to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Winchester to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Winchester to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:19 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 314
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey AU$198.56 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 22m
Train operators 10

Going from Winchester to Preston by train

About to set off from Winchester to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Winchester and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Winchester to Preston:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$198.56

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Winchester and Preston

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 314 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Winchester is at 05:19 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:24.

During the weekend, 05:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:23 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.

Winchester to Preston distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 314 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 2 minutes.

How far in advance Winchester and Preston tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Winchester and Preston are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Winchester to Preston

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Preston city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Winchester to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Winchester to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Winchester and Preston spans 314 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.