Bath to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Bath to Preston
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Explore Bath to Preston by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Bath to Preston aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Bath and Preston: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £96.38, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Bath to Preston departure timetable
On this route, 69 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bath at 01:17 and the last leaving at 23:03 during the week.
For weekend travel to Preston, the earliest departure is at 01:17 and the last one is at 22:46. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 4 minutes.
Travel time and distance between Bath and Preston
The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 41 minutes, covering a total of 266 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Bath to Preston?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Maximising your travels to Preston
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Bath to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Bath 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 Bath to Preston is 266 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is £96.38. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.
The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
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