Newbury to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Newbury to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newbury 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 05:30 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 279
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey £109.47 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 20m
Train operators 7

Explore Newbury to Preston by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Newbury to Preston aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Newbury and Preston

The cheapest train tickets from Newbury to Preston start at £109.64. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Newbury to Preston is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Newbury to Preston departure frequency and train timetable

With 27 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30 and the last one is at 23:19. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:22, with the last one at 23:55.

Travel time and distance between Newbury and Preston

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a total of 279 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Newbury to Preston trains

Tickets for travel to Preston along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Newbury to Preston

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Preston city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Newbury to Preston

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

The train route from Newbury to Preston covers 279 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.