Explore Banbury to Preston by train

Thinking about travelling from Banbury to Preston by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Banbury 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 £82.40, 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 5 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.

Banbury to Preston train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:03.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:41.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:03.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:10.

  • 30 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 42 minutes.

Average train travel time from Banbury to Preston

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 41 minutes, travelling a total distance of 210 kilometres.

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

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

More information on train travel from Banbury to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Banbury to Preston?

The total distance from Banbury to Preston is 210 kilometres.

What is the Banbury to Preston train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £82.40. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

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

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

How long does the train take from Banbury to Preston?

The fastest journey takes 2 hours and 41 minutes.