Is there a direct train from Bournemouth to Preston?

The journey between Bournemouth and Preston usually involves one change of train. We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bournemouth to Preston every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bournemouth to Preston?

The Bournemouth to Preston train travel takes about 4 hours and 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bournemouth to Preston train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Preston leaving Bournemouth at around 05:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:12.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bournemouth at around 06:35, with the final departure at 23:12.

Bournemouth to Preston by train

Cheapest Price CA$105.95
30 days in advance CA$109.20

First train

05:15
Last train

23:12

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

4hr 51m

Distance

342 kilometres
Trains per day

30

Avg. journey time

6hr 51m
Train operators

Prices updated on September 24, 2026

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Train travel between Bournemouth and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Bournemouth to Preston:

Cheapest tickets: CA$105.95
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: CA$109
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: CA$105

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel between Bournemouth and Preston

If you are taking the train from Bournemouth to Preston, you will have 30 trains each day (with a departure every 27 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:15. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:35, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:12.

Travel time and distance between Bournemouth and Preston

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, covering a total of 342 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Bournemouth and Preston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Preston

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How far is it from Bournemouth to Preston by train?

The train journey between Bournemouth and Preston covers 342 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Bournemouth to Preston?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at CA$105.95. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically CA$109. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost CA$105.

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Bournemouth to Preston?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Bournemouth to Preston?

The fastest travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Preston to Bournemouth by train

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