Cradley Heath to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Cradley Heath to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cradley Heath 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 06:03 View journey
Last train 23:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 149
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$127.12 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 10

From Cradley Heath to Preston by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Cradley Heath to Preston by train. With 33 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Cradley Heath to Preston

Getting from Cradley Heath to Preston by rail typically costs CA$127.12, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Cradley Heath to Preston train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:03.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:07.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:21.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:59.

  • 33 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 18 minutes.

Cradley Heath to Preston distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 149 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Booking Cradley Heath to Preston trains in advance

Booking your Cradley Heath to Preston tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Preston

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Cradley Heath to Preston

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

The total distance from Cradley Heath to Preston is 149 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.

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