Birmingham to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Preston
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Birmingham to Preston train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Birmingham to Preston by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Birmingham to Preston take around 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 152 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Birmingham is scheduled to depart at around 06:05. The last departure is usually at around 21:15. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 29 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$28.60.
We think any time is a great time to visit Preston, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Preston.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Preston?
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham to Preston.
How long does it take to travel from Birmingham to Preston?
The Birmingham to Preston train travel takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Birmingham to Preston train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Preston leaving Birmingham at around 06:05 and the last train leaving at around 21:15. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Birmingham
- From Birmingham to Edinburgh From CA$75.40
- From Birmingham to Leeds From CA$54.60
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- From Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon From CA$19.50
- From Birmingham to York From CA$30.55
- From Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne From CA$57.85
- From Birmingham to Brighton From CA$58.50
- From Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare From CA$55.90
- From Birmingham to Torquay From CA$48.10
- From Birmingham to Northampton From CA$11.05
- From Birmingham to Bath From CA$47.45
- From Birmingham to Chester From CA$24.70
- From Birmingham to Warwick From CA$56.55
- From Birmingham to Cambridge From CA$27.95
- From Birmingham to Watford From CA$16.90
Other train journeys to Preston
- From Lancaster to Preston From CA$9.10
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Preston From CA$48.75
- From Manchester to Preston From CA$7.15
- From Leeds to Preston From CA$31.20
- From Bradford to Preston From CA$17.55
- From Crewe to Preston From CA$29.25
- From Aberdeen to Preston From CA$79.95
- From Glasgow to Preston From CA$39.00
- From Wrexham to Preston From CA$63.78
- From Chester to Preston From CA$54.92
- From Blackpool to Preston From CA$3.90
- From London to Preston From CA$43.55
- From Liverpool to Preston From CA$11.70
- From Ormskirk to Preston From CA$3.90
- From Blackburn to Preston From CA$5.20
Other train journeys from Preston
- From Preston to Crewe From CA$29.25
- From Preston to Liverpool From CA$15.60
- From Preston to Ormskirk From CA$3.90
- From Preston to Wigan From CA$6.50
- From Preston to Glasgow From CA$27.95
- From Preston to Bradford From CA$13.00
- From Preston to Manchester From CA$8.45
- From Preston to Aberdeen From CA$77.35
- From Preston to Blackburn From CA$4.55
- From Preston to Bath From CA$442.00
- From Preston to Bristol From CA$95.55
- From Preston to Edinburgh From CA$33.15
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