Preston to Dudley by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Dudley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Dudley, 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 06:17 View journey
Last train 21:18 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey £53.67 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 36m
Train operators 2

Discover Preston to Dudley by train

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Train cost between Preston to Dudley

Getting from Preston to Dudley by rail typically costs £53.67, 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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Train schedule for travel between Preston and Dudley

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 26 trains make this journey of 144 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Preston is at 07:17 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:18.

During the weekend, 06:17 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:16 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 39 minutes.

Average train travel time from Preston to Dudley

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 34 minutes, travelling a total distance of 144 kilometres.

When are tickets between Preston and Dudley available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Preston and Dudley can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Preston to Dudley travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Dudley.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Dudley

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

The total distance between Preston and Dudley is 144 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.